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3-Methyl-7-propylxanthine (CAS 55242-64-3)

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CAS Number:
55242-64-3
Molecular Weight:
208.22
Molecular Formula:
C9H12N4O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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A xanthine derivative used in hair tonics compositions and as an intermediate for vasodilator propentofylline. It is a methylated and propylated form of xanthine, a purine alkaloid found in various natural sources, including coffee and tea. 3-Methyl-7-propylxanthine is a selective antagonist of the adenosine receptor, specifically targeting the A1 and A2A subtypes. It is used as a research tool in pharmacology and neuroscience to study the effects of adenosine receptor blockade.


3-Methyl-7-propylxanthine (CAS 55242-64-3) References

  1. Understanding the effects of preorganization, rigidity, and steric interactions in synthetic barbiturate receptors.  |  McGrath, JM. and Pluth, MD. 2014. J Org Chem. 79: 711-9. PMID: 24377967

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3-Methyl-7-propylxanthine, 100 mg

sc-209649
100 mg
$268.00