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Theophylline

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,3-Dimethylxanthine, 2,6-Dihydroxy-1,3-dimethylpurine, 3,7-Dihydro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H8N4O2
CAS Number:
58-55-9
Molecular Weight:
180.16
EC Number:
200-385-7
UNSPSC Code:
12352210
NACRES:
NA.24
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
13463
MDL number:
MFCD00079619

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Product Name

Theophylline, British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

InChI key

ZFXYFBGIUFBOJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C7H8N4O2/c1-10-5-4(8-3-9-5)6(12)11(2)7(10)13/h3H,1-2H3,(H,8,9)

SMILES string

CN1C(=O)N(C)c2[nH]cnc2C1=O

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

theophylline

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

Gene Information

human ... ADORA1(134), ADORA2A(135), ADORA2B(136), ADORA3(140), PDE3A(5139), PDE3B(5140), PDE4A(5141), PDE4B(5142), PDE4C(5143), PDE4D(5144)

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Packaging

Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

Application

Theophylline BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Caffeine Citrate Oral Solution
  • Dantrolene Oral Suspension
  • Dantrolene Sodium
  • Caffeine Citrate Injection
  • Aminophylline Injection
  • Theophylline Prolonged-release Tablets
  • Aminophylline Tablets

    • Biochem/physiol Actions

    Phosphodiesterase inhibitor; diuretic; cardiac stimulant; muscle relaxant; asthma medication.

    General description

    This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

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    Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
    GHS06,GHS08

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    Danger

    Hazard Classifications

    Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Repr. 1B

    Storage Class

    6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

    wgk

    WGK 1

    flash_point_f

    Not applicable

    flash_point_c

    Not applicable

    Regulatory Information

    涉药品监管产品
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