Paraxanthine
Paraxanthine (1,7-dimethylxanthine), a primary caffeine metabolite, acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist and phosphodiesterase inhibitor, elevating cAMP to modulate inflammation. It is utilized in research on pulmonary biology, neuropharmacology, and inflammation, with applications in both cellular and animal models to study adenosine signaling and inflammatory pathways.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
611-59-6
Product Name Alternative
1,7-DIMETHYLXANTHINE, inhibit, Paraxanthine, Inhibitor, Human Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
99.62% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:5.5 mg/mL (30.53 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (5.55 mM) ; H2O:1 mg/mL (5.55 mM)
Smiles
Cn1cnc2[nH]c (=O) n (C) c (=O) c12
Molecular Formula
C7H8N4O2
Molecular Weight
180.16
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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