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Biological Data

Biological description Adenosine receptor antagonist and cyclic phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Shows bronchodilatory, cardiostimulatory, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory actions.

Solubility & Handling

Storage instructions -20°C
Solubility overview Soluble in water (25mM) and DMSO (100mM)
Important This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use.

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Chemical Data

Purity >98%
Chemical name 3,7-Dihydro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione
Molecular Weight 180.16
Chemical structure Theophylline Chemical Structure
Molecular Formula C7H8N4O2
CAS Number 58-55-9
PubChem identifier 2153
SMILES O=C1C2=C(N=CN2)N(C)C(N1C)=O
InChiKey ZFXYFBGIUFBOJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

References for Theophylline

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product
  • Theophylline and selective PDE inhibitors as bronchodilators and smooth muscle relaxants

    Rabe et al (1995) 7664866 637-42 : 8(4)
  • Theophylline is an antagonist of adenosine in human forearm arterioles

    Taddei et al (1991) Am J Hypertens. 4 : 256-9

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