7-Methylxanthine - ≥97% , CAS No.552-62-5

CAS: 552-62-5 Cat. No.: M111858 Molecular Weight: 166.14 Beilstein Registry Number: 171027 EC Number: 209-019-0
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GRADE & PURITY ≥97%
Synonyms
2,6-Dihydroxy-7-methylpurine | 7-methyl xanthine | CHEBI:48991 | MFCD00037979 | PDSP2_001024 | 7-Methylxanthine | 7-Methyl-2,6-dioxypurin | BDBM82522 | Heteroxanthin | 7-methyl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione | FT-0672370 | 1H-Purine-2, 3,7-dihydro
Storage
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Why this grade

≥97% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

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Literature proof

Cited in 3 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

General description:

7-Methylxanthine is an oxopurine, which belongs to the class of xanthines. It may be synthesized by the reaction between 4-amino-1-methylimidazole-5-carboxamide and diethyl carbonate.


description:

7-Methylxanthine can be used as a building block to synthesize tricyclic imidazo[2,1-i]purinone derivatives as potential adenosine receptor antagonists


Specifications

Synonyms
2, 6-Dihydroxy-7-methylpurine | 7-methyl xanthine | CHEBI:48991 | MFCD00037979 | PDSP2_001024 | 7-Methylxanthine | 7-Methyl-2, 6-dioxypurin | BDBM82522 | Heteroxanthin | 7-methyl-2, 3, 6, 7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2, 6-dione | FT-0672370 | 1H-Purine-2, 3, 7-dihydro
Specifications & Purity
≥97%
Storage
Store at 2-8°C, Argon charged
Shipped In
Wet ice
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Purity
≥97%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid504754284
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504754284
Canonical SmilesCN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)NC(=O)N2
IUPAC Name7-methyl-3H-purine-2,6-dione
InChIKeyPFWLFWPASULGAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C6H6N4O2/c1-10-2-7-4-3(10)5(11)9-6(12)8-4/h2H,1H3,(H2,8,9,11,12)
Isomeric SMILES CN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)NC(=O)N2
WGK Germany 3
Molecular Weight 166.14
Beilstein 171027
Reaxy-Rn 171027
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=171027&ln=

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassImidazopyrimidines
SubclassPurines and purine derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentXanthines
Alternative Parents Alkaloids and derivatives  Hydroxypyrimidines  N-substituted imidazoles  Heteroaromatic compounds  Azacyclic compounds  Organopnictogen compounds  Organooxygen compounds  Organonitrogen compounds  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
Substituents Xanthine - Alkaloid or derivatives - Hydroxypyrimidine - Pyrimidine - N-substituted imidazole - Heteroaromatic compound - Imidazole - Azole - Azacycle - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic nitrogen compound - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Organopnictogen compound - Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as xanthines. These are purine derivatives with a ketone group conjugated at carbons 2 and 6 of the purine moiety.
External Descriptors a small molecule
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
ADORA1 Tclin Adenosine A1 receptor (17603 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
GDA Tbio Guanine deaminase (19 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Associated Targets(non-human)
Hdac6 Histone deacetylase 6 (222 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
rep Replicase polyprotein 1ab (378 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Adora2b Adenosine A2 receptor (1828 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SARS-CoV-2 (38078 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mechanisms of Action
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
H2229420Certificate of AnalysisJun 09, 2026 M111858
H2229672Certificate of AnalysisJun 09, 2026 M111858
H2229718Certificate of AnalysisJun 09, 2026 M111858
A2622026Certificate of AnalysisJul 18, 2022 M111858
D2425054Certificate of AnalysisJul 18, 2022 M111858
H2229717Certificate of AnalysisJul 18, 2022 M111858
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in water.
Melt Point(°C)≥300℃
Molecular Weight166.140 g/mol
XLogP3-0.900
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass166.049 Da
Monoisotopic Mass166.049 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area76.000 Ų
Heavy Atom Count12
Formal Charge0
Complexity242.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
References
1. Fan Yuzhuo, Li Jiarui, Huang Lvzhen, Wang Kai, Zhao Mingwei.  (2022)  7-Methylxanthine Influences the Behavior of ADORA2A-DRD2 Heterodimers in Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells.  OPHTHALMIC RESEARCH,  65  (6): (678-684).  [PMID:35724635] [10.1159/000525563]
2. Dekai Zheng, Changhao Cheng, Yanhua Tang, Zhixin Fang, Xuelian Gao, Yuchuan Chen, Qiuhong You, Kaifeng Wang, Heqi Zhou, Zhixian Lan, Jian Sun.  (2024)  Circulating metabolites are associated with persistent elevations of ALT in patients with chronic hepatitis B with complete viral suppression.  JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY,  96  (6): (e29723).  [PMID:38828911] [10.1002/jmv.29723]
3. Chang Liu, Yinuo Wu, Huizhe Zhao, Xiangyu Gu, Jinyang Gu, Mengmeng Zhao, Shangci Zuo, Pengchao Wang.  (2024)  Highly Efficient Whole-Cell Biocatalysis for the Biosynthesis of 7-Methylxanthine and Other Xanthine Derivatives.  ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,      [PMID:] [10.1021/acssuschemeng.4c01165]
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