GRADE & PURITY ≥98%

Synonyms

Xanthine sodium | Xanthine, monosodium salt | Xanthine sodium salt | sodium 2,6-dioxo-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purin-7-ide | J-004168 | sodium;3H-purin-7-ide-2,6-dione | 2,6-dihydroxypurine | Sodium 2-hydroxy-9H-purin-6-olate | Sodium 2-hydroxy-9H-purin-6-ol

Storage

Room temperature

Shipped In

Normal

Overview

Xanthine is an intermediate in the metabolism of purine nucleotides. It is present in most body tissues and fluids. Xanthine derivatives are found in coffee, tea, and cocoa.

Specifications

Synonyms

Xanthine sodium | Xanthine, monosodium salt | Xanthine sodium salt | sodium 2, 6-dioxo-2, 3, 6, 7-tetrahydro-1H-purin-7-ide | J-004168 | sodium;3H-purin-7-ide-2, 6-dione | 2, 6-dihydroxypurine | Sodium 2-hydroxy-9H-purin-6-olate | Sodium 2-hydroxy-9H-purin-6-ol

Specifications & Purity

≥98%

Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms

Xanthine is a substrate for xanthine oxidase. It inhibits tissue phosphodiesterase, preventing its breakdown and metabolism, thereby increasing cellular cyclic AMP levels. Xanthine also exhibits anti-inflammatory properties through anti-inflammatory cytok

Storage

Room temperature

Shipped In

Normal

Purity

≥98%

Product Properties

• HBD Count: 2

Names and Identifiers

• Canonical Smiles: C1=NC2=C([N-]1)C(=O)NC(=O)N2.[Na+]
• IUPAC Name: sodium;3H-purin-7-ide-2,6-dione
• InChIKey: HKDXLLDCXWUUKY-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• INCHI: 1S/C5H4N4O2.Na/c10-4-2-3(7-1-6-2)8-5(11)9-4;/h1H,(H3,6,7,8,9,10,11);/q;+1/p-1
• Isomeric SMILES: C1=NC2=C([N-]1)C(=O)NC(=O)N2.[Na+]
• PubChem CID: 14403145
• Molecular Weight: 174.09

Chemical and Physical Properties

• Solubility: Soluble in 1M NaOH (50 mg/ml).

References

1. Xiqian Tan, Anqi Sun, Shuaibo Gao, Fangchao Cui, Dangfeng Wang, Xuepeng Li, Jianrong Li.  (2024)  Screen and characteristics of lactic acid bacteria with the ability to modulate energy metabolism and degrade uric acid.  Food Bioscience,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.fbio.2024.105723]

2. Xiqian Tan, Anqi Sun, Shuaibo Gao, Zixiao Shen, Lijun You, Fangchao Cui, Xuepeng Li, Jianrong Li.  (2025)  Weissella cibaria X1 fermentation enhances the UA-lowering ability of Carthamus tinctorius L. via metabolic regulation.  Food Bioscience,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.fbio.2025.107643]