It is typically synthesized from 5,6-diamino-1,3-dimethyluracil, and upon heating, it cyclizes to produce theophylline. 6-Amino-5-formamido-1,3-dimethyluracil is a key intermediate in the synthesis of theophylline (a bronchodilator), used as a direct precursor that undergoes cyclization to form the final purine ring structure.
6-Amino-5-formamido-1,3-dimethyluracil
| API Name | Theophylline |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 7597-60-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H10N4O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 198.18 g/mol |
| Synonyms | N-(4-amino-1,3-dimethyl-2,6-dioxopyrimidin-5-yl)formamide |
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