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1653004

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Theophylline

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,3-Dimethylxanthine, 2,6-Dihydroxy-1,3-dimethylpurine, 3,7-Dihydro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H8N4O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
180.16
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
13463
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

agency

USP

API family

theophylline

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CN1C(=O)N(C)c2[nH]cnc2C1=O

InChI

1S/C7H8N4O2/c1-10-5-4(8-3-9-5)6(12)11(2)7(10)13/h3H,1-2H3,(H,8,9)

InChI key

ZFXYFBGIUFBOJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Theophylline USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Aminophylline
  • Aminophylline Delayed-Release Tablets
  • Aminophylline Injection
  • Aminophylline Oral Solution
  • Aminophylline Rectal Solution
  • Aminophylline Tablets
  • Dimenhydrinate

Biochem/physiol Actions

Phosphodiesterase inhibitor; diuretic; cardiac stimulant; muscle relaxant; asthma medication.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Gene Information

human ... ADORA1(134), ADORA2A(135), ADORA2B(136), ADORA3(140), PDE3A(5139), PDE3B(5140), PDE4A(5141), PDE4B(5142), PDE4C(5143), PDE4D(5144)

Gene Information

human ... ADORA1(134), ADORA2A(135), ADORA2B(136), ADORA3(140), PDE3A(5139), PDE3B(5140), PDE4A(5141), PDE4B(5142), PDE4C(5143), PDE4D(5144)

Gene Information

human ... ADORA1(134), ADORA2A(135), ADORA2B(136), ADORA3(140), PDE3A(5139), PDE3B(5140), PDE4A(5141), PDE4B(5142), PDE4C(5143), PDE4D(5144)

Gene Information

human ... ADORA1(134), ADORA2A(135), ADORA2B(136), ADORA3(140), PDE3A(5139), PDE3B(5140), PDE4A(5141), PDE4B(5142), PDE4C(5143), PDE4D(5144)

API family

theophylline

API family

theophylline

API family

theophylline

API family

theophylline


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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Repr. 1B

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

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Not applicable

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David J Henderson-Smart et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (1)(1), CD000273-CD000273 (2010-01-22)
Recurrent apnea is common in preterm infants, particularly at very early gestational ages. These episodes of loss of effective breathing can lead to hypoxemia and bradycardia, which may be severe enough to require resuscitation including use of positive pressure ventilation.
Diego Caccavo et al.
Molecular pharmaceutics, 12(2), 474-483 (2014-12-17)
In this work the behavior of hydrogel-based matrices, the most widespread systems for oral controlled release of pharmaceuticals, has been mathematically described. In addition, the calculations of the model have been validated against a rich set of experimental data obtained
Laura López-Cruz et al.
Behavioural brain research, 270, 213-222 (2014-05-27)
Caffeine and theophylline are methylxanthines that are broadly consumed, sometimes at high doses, and act as minor psychostimulants. Both are nonselective adenosine antagonists for A1 and A2A receptors, which are colocalized with dopamine D1 and D2 receptors in striatal areas.



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1653004-200MG04061838748638

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