Product overview

Name Theophylline
Purity >98%
Description Adenosine receptor antagonist
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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

Solubility overview Soluble in water (25mM) and DMSO (100mM)
Storage instructions -20°C
Storage of solutions Prepare and use solutions on the same day if possible. Store solutions at -20°C for up to one month if storage is required. Equilibrate to RT and ensure the solution is precipitate free before use.
Shipping Conditions Stable for ambient temperature shipping. Follow storage instructions on receipt.
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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