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Doxofylline

Doxofylline is a xanthine derivative that inhibits phosphodiesterases (PDEs), but does not activate adenosine receptors. Doxofylline exhibits anti-asthma, anti-tussive, and bronchodilatory activities and is clinically used to treat asthma.

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18893768

Cas No.

69975-86-6

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C11H14N4O4

Formula Wt.

266.25

Chemical Name

7-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl-methyl)-3,7-dihydro-1,3- dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione

IUPAC Name

7-(1,3-dioxolan-2-ylmethyl)-1,3-dimethylpurine-2,6-dione

Synonym

Ansimar; Maxivent; Ventax

Melting Point

144-145.5°C

Solubility

Soluble in water, acetone, ethyl acetate, hot methanol, hot ethanol, benzene or chloroform.

Appearance

White Crystal Powder

Shukla D, Chakraborty S, Singh S, et al. Doxofylline: a promising methylxanthine derivative for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2009 Oct;10(14):2343-56. PMID: 19678793.

Cirillo R, Barone D, Franzone JS. Doxofylline, an antiasthmatic drug lacking affinity for adenosine receptors. Arch Int Pharmacodyn Ther. 1988 Sep-Oct;295:221-37. PMID: 3245738.

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