8-Methylxanthine

Name: 8-Methylxanthine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-042144

About 8-Methylxanthine

Listed under CAS 17338-96-4, 8-Methylxanthine is an impurity of Xanthine available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C6H6N4O2, molecular weight 166.14 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 8-methyl-3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dione. Common synonyms include 3,7-Dihydro-8-methyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione and 3,9-Dihydro-8-methyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

As a characterised impurity of Xanthine, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 8-Methylxanthine in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Xanthine

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Xanthine.

Xanthine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	8-Methylxanthine
Catalogue No.	VQ-042144
CAS Number	17338-96-4
IUPAC name	8-methyl-3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dione
Molecular formula	C₆H₆N₄O₂
Molecular weight	166.14 g/mol
Exact mass	166.0491
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	RTAPDZBZLSXHQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=NC2=C(N1)C(=O)NC(=O)N2
PubChem CID	87061

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 3
TPSA	86.9 Å²
Synonyms	3,7-Dihydro-8-methyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 3,9-Dihydro-8-methyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 8-methyl-9h-purine-2,6-diol, 8-Methyl-1H-purine-2,6(3H,7H)-dione, 8-methyl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 8-Methylxanthin, 8-Methyl-2,6-dioxypurin, 2,6-Dihydroxy-8-methylpurine

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 8-Methylxanthine?

The CAS Registry Number of 8-Methylxanthine is 17338-96-4. It is also known as 3,7-Dihydro-8-methyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 3,9-Dihydro-8-methyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 8-methyl-9h-purine-2,6-diol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 8-Methylxanthine?

8-Methylxanthine has the molecular formula C6H6N4O2 and a molecular weight of 166.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 8-methyl-3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dione.

What is 8-Methylxanthine used for?

8-Methylxanthine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Xanthine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 8-Methylxanthine can I order?

We supply 8-Methylxanthine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 8-Methylxanthine?

Yes. Every lot of 8-Methylxanthine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 8-Methylxanthine be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 8-Methylxanthine worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.