1-Methylxanthine

Agent Name
1-Methylxanthine
CAS Number
6136-37-4
Formula
C6-H6-N4-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
1-Methylxanthine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1-methyl-; 3,7-Dihydro-1-methyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione; Xanthine, 1-methyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Purines
Description
Light yellow powder; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Caffeine metabolite found in urine; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
May cause irritation; Targets nerves, heart, and kidney; [Aldrich MSDS] See "1,7-Dimethylxanthine." See "Caffeine" which is 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1.17E-09 mm Hg

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