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3-Isobutyl-1-methylxanthine
≥98% (HPLC), solid, cAMP and cGMP phosphodiesterase inhibitor, Calbiochem®
Synonym(s):
3-Isobutyl-1-methylxanthine, IBMX
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H14N4O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
222.24
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
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product name
3-Isobutyl-1-methylxanthine, A cell-permeable, non-specific inhibitor of cAMP and cGMP phosphodiesterases (IC₅₀ = 2-50 µM).
Quality Level
assay
≥98% (HPLC)
form
solid
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
color
white
solubility
ethanol: 10 mg/mL
DMSO: 100 mM
methanol: 50 mg/mL
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
−20°C
InChI
1S/C10H14N4O2/c1-6(2)4-14-8-7(11-5-12-8)9(15)13(3)10(14)16/h5-6H,4H2,1-3H3,(H,11,12)
InChI key
APIXJSLKIYYUKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
A cell-permeable, non-specific inhibitor of cAMP and cGMP phosphodiesterases (IC50 = 2-50 µM). Also acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist. Reported to inhibit TNF-α expression in adipocyte precursor cells.
A non-specific, cell-permeable inhibitor of cAMP and cGMP phosphodiesterases (IC50 = 2-50 µM). Also acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist. Reported to inhibit TNFα expression in adipocyte precursor cells.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
cAMP and cGMP phosphodiesterases
cAMP and cGMP phosphodiesterases
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC50: 2-50 µM against cAMP and cGMP phosphodiesterases
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Preparation Note
Heating may be required to achieve complete solubilization.
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution in ethanol or methanol, refrigerate (4°C). Following reconstitution in DMSO, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Ethanol/methanol and DMSO stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at 4°C or -20°C, respectively.
Other Notes
Hube, F., et al. 1999. Horm. Metab. Res.31, 359.
Morgan, A.J., et al. 1993. Biochem. Pharmacol.45, 2373.
Scamps, F., et al. 1993. Eur. J. Pharmacol. 244, 119.
Turner, N.C., et al. 1993. Br. J. Pharmacol. 108, 876.
Tamura, T., et al. 1991. J. Gen. Physiol. 98, 95.
Beavo, J.A., and Reifsnyder, D.H. 1990. Trends Pharmacol. Sci.11, 150.
Russell, T.R. 1979. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA76, 4451.
Morgan, A.J., et al. 1993. Biochem. Pharmacol.45, 2373.
Scamps, F., et al. 1993. Eur. J. Pharmacol. 244, 119.
Turner, N.C., et al. 1993. Br. J. Pharmacol. 108, 876.
Tamura, T., et al. 1991. J. Gen. Physiol. 98, 95.
Beavo, J.A., and Reifsnyder, D.H. 1990. Trends Pharmacol. Sci.11, 150.
Russell, T.R. 1979. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA76, 4451.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk_germany
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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