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Pentoxifylline

Catalog No. P276500 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 6493-05-6 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
3,7-dimethyl-1-(5-oxohexyl)-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione
IUPAC Traditional name
pentoxifylline
Synonyms
1-(5-Oxohexyl)Theobromine
Vasotal
1-(5-Oxohexyl)-3,7-dimethylxanthine
Pexal
Trental
3,7-Dihydro-3,7-dimethyl-1-(5-oxohexyl)-1H-purine-2,6-dione
Oxpentifylline
Vazofirin
Torental
Pentoxyphyllin

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 6493-05-6

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point 98-100°C
Solubility Chloroform
Solubility Methanol
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
A metabolite of Pentifylline. Methylxanthine derivative that improves blood flow by decreasing blood viscosity. Phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Inhibits the synthesis of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α).

REFERENCES

  • Reuter, et al.: Am J. Physiol., 277, 854 (1999)
  • Poulakis, et al.: Respir. Med., 93, 52 (1999)