Product Description: 1-Methylxanthine, a caffeine derivative, is an essential human urinary metabolite of caffeine and theophylline (1,3-dimethylxanthine, TP)[1]. 1-Methylxanthine enhances the radiosensitivity of tumor cells[2].
Applications: Cancer-programmed cell death
Formula: C6H6N4O2
References: [1]Algharrawi KH, et al. Direct conversion of theophylline to 3-methylxanthine by metabolically engineered E. coli. Microb Cell Fact. 2015 Dec 21;14:203./[2]Youn H, et al. 1-Methylxanthine enhances the radiosensitivity of tumor cells. Int J Radiat Biol. 2009 Feb;85(2):167-74.
CAS Number: 6136-37-4
Molecular Weight: 166.14
Compound Purity: 98.94
Research Area: Cancer
Solubility: DMSO : 10 mg/mL (ultrasonic;warming;heat to 60°C)
Target: Drug Metabolite;Endogenous Metabolite