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Theophylline
Theophylline
Molecular structure via molpic
Molecular formulaC7H8N4O2
Molecular mass180.16 g/mol
Densityg/cm³ g/cm3
AppearanceWhite, crystalline alkaloid
OdorOdorless
TasteBitter
Melting point522 to 525 °F (NTP, 1992)
DecompositionWhen heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /nitrogen oxides/.
Solubility>27 [ug/mL] (The mean of the results at pH 7.4)
Identifiers
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IUPAC name1,3-dimethyl-7H-purine-2,6-dione
SMILESCN1C2=C(C(=O)N(C1=O)C)NC=N2
InChIInChI=1S/C7H8N4O2/c1-10-5-4(8-3-9-5)6(12)11(2)7(10)13/h3H,1-2H3,(H,8,9)
InChIKeyZFXYFBGIUFBOJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Theophylline

Theophylline (also known as 1,3-Dimethylxanthine, Elixophyllin, Theophyllin, Theolair, Theophylline anhydrous, Nuelin, Respbid, Theocin, Elixophylline or Lanophyllin) is a substance of the xanthine class.

See also