7-Methylxanthine, 98%

Description

CAS: 552-62-5 | C6H6N4O2 | 166.14 g/mol

It is used to metabolite theophylline and caffeine.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is used to metabolite theophylline and caffeine.

Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 552-62-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H6N4O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 166.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00037979
• InChI Key: PFWLFWPASULGAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 7-methylxanthine, heteroxanthine, heteroxanthin, 7-methylxanthin, 7-methyl-1h-purine-2,6 3h,7h-dione, 2,6-dihydroxy-7-methylpurine, xanthine, 7-methyl, 3,7-dihydro-7-methyl-1h-purine-2,6-dione, 7-methyl-3,7-dihydro-1h-purine-2,6-dione, 1h-purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-7-methyl
• PubChem CID: 68374
• ChEBI: CHEBI:48991
• SMILES: CN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)NC(=O)N2

• Melting Point: >300°C
• Quantity: 50 mg
• Solubility Information: Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in water.
• IUPAC Name: 7-methyl-3H-purine-2,6-dione
• Formula Weight: 166.14
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 7-Methylxanthine

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	209-019-0
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only