Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | 3-Methylxanthine |
| Catalog Number: | M20723 |
| CAS Number: | 1076-22-8 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C6H6N4O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 166.14 |
| Solubility: | DMSO 8 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >99% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | 3-Methylxanthine (3-MX), a 3-alkylxanthine, is an inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (GMP) phosphodiesterase (PDE) with IC50 of 920 μM on guinea-pig isolated trachealis muscle. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |