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3-Isobutyl-1-methylxanthine
Description
3-Isobutyl-1-methylxanthine is used in inhibition of phenylephrine-induced release of 5-hydroxytryptamine from neuroendocrine epithelial cells of the airway mucosa (IC50 = 1.3 uM). Also inhibits ion channels in the neuromuscular junction, GH3 cells, and vascular smooth muscle cells. Inhibits the growth of carcinoma cells.
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3-Isobutyl-1-methylxanthine is used in inhibition of phenylephrine-induced release of 5-hydroxytryptamine from neuroendocrine epithelial cells of the airway mucosa (IC50 = 1.3 uM). Also inhibits ion channels in the neuromuscular junction.
Specifications
Specifications
| CAS | 28822-58-4 |
| Melting Point | 200°C to 201°C |
| Molecular Formula | C10H14N4O2 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00005584 |
| Quantity | 100 mg |
| Synonym | 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine, ibmx, isobutylmethylxanthine, 1-methyl-3-isobutylxanthine, methylisobutylxanthine, 3-isobutyl-1-methyl-1h-purine-2,6 3h,7h-dione, xanthine, 3-isobutyl-1-methyl, 3-isobutyl-1-methyxanthine, 1h-purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1-methyl-3-2-methylpropyl, methyl-isobutylxanthine |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol. |
| InChI Key | APIXJSLKIYYUKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(C)CN1C2=C(NC=N2)C(=O)N(C)C1=O |
| IUPAC Name | 1-methyl-3-(2-methylpropyl)-7H-purine-2,6-dione |
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Safety and Handling
- 3-Isobutyl-1-methylxanthine
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 3,7-Dihydro-3-isobutyl-1-methyl-1H-purine2,6-dione
RUO – Research Use Only
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