Proxyphylline is a methylxanthine and derivative of theophylline. Proxyphylline relaxes smooth muscles, particularly bronchial muscles. This xanthine most likely exerts its effect by inhibiting cAMP or cGMP phosphodiesterases, thereby increasing levels of the second messenger cAMP or cGMP intracellularly. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Bronchodilators and Methylxanthines. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Spantin and Thean. Its PubChem CID is 4977.
Proxyphylline
| CAS No | 603-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C10H14N4O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 238.24 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 7-(2-hydroxypropyl)-1,3-dimethylpurine-2,6-dione |
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Proxyphylline is a methylxanthine and derivative of theophylline. Proxyphylline relaxes smooth muscles, particularly bronchial muscles. This xanthine most likely exerts its effect by inhibiting cAMP or cGMP phosphodiesterases, thereby increasing levels of the second messenger cAMP or cGMP intracellularly.
The listed CAS number is 603-00-9.
The listed molecular formula is C10H14N4O3.
The listed molecular weight is 238.24 g/mol.
7-(2-hydroxypropyl)-1,3-dimethylpurine-2,6-dione.
The source lists Spantin and Thean.