It acts as a foundational precursor that is nitrosated, reduced, and cyclized (often via the Traube method) to form the 1,3-dimethylxanthine structure. 6-Amino-1,3-dimethyluracil is a key intermediate in the synthetic production of theophylline, a pharmaceutical used for treating asthma.
6-Amino-1,3-dimethyluracil
| API Name | Theophylline |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 6642-31-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H9N3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 155.15 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 6-amino-1,3-dimethylpyrimidine-2,4-dione |
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