EINECS: 229-374-5
Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₈N₄O₃
Synonyms: Theobromine,1-(5-oxohexyl)- (7CI,8CI); 1-(5-Oxohexyl)-3,7-dimethylxanthine; 1-(5-Oxohexyl)theobromine; 3,7-Dihydro-3,7-dimethyl-1-(5-oxohexyl)-1H-purine-2,6-dione; 3,7-Dimethyl-1-(5-oxohexyl)-1H,3H-purin-2,6-dione; 3,7-Dimethyl-1-(5-oxohexyl)xanthine; Agapurin; Agapurin Retard; Azupentat; BL191; Dimethyloxohexylxanthine; Durapental; EHT 0202; NSC 637086; Oxpentifylline; Pentoxifyllin; Pentoxifylline; Pentoxiphyllin; Pentoxiphylline; Pentoxyfilline; Pentoxyphyllin; Pexal; Rentylin; Torental; Trental; Vasotal; Vazofirin;
Appearance: White to off-white solid
Molecular Weight: 278.35
Density: 1.31g/cm3
Boiling Point: 531.3°Cat760mmHg
Melting Point: 98-100°C
Flash Point: 275.1°C
Storage Temperature: Store at RT
Biological Activity: Phosphodiesterase inhibitor that blocks production of TNF- α and other cytokines. Displays antinociceptive activity.
Usage: A metabolite of Pentifylline. Methylxanthine derivative that improves blood flow by decreasing blood viscosity. Phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Inhibits the synthesis of tumor necrosis factor a (TNF-a)