6-Amino-1,3-dimethyluracil

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.

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