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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:
Molecular Weight:
180.16
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
13463
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352210
NACRES:
NA.24

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

SMILES string

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

InChI

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

InChI key

ZFXYFBGIUFBOJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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.

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.

    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

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

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    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_germany

    WGK 1

    flash_point_f

    Not applicable

    flash_point_c

    Not applicable


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