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8-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione

8-(羟甲基)-1,3-二甲基-3,7-二氢-1H-嘌呤-2,6-二酮

Also known as: 8-Hydroxymethyltheophylline, 1,3-Dimethyl-8-hydroxymethylxanthine, 3,7-Dihydro-8-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 8-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione

8-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione (CAS 2879-16-5) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H10N4O3 and a molecular weight of 210.19000 g/mol. It is also known as 8-Hydroxymethyltheophylline, 1,3-Dimethyl-8-hydroxymethylxanthine and 3,7-Dihydro-8-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione. Key properties include a melting point of 248 °C, a boiling point of 531.1ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.537g/cm3 and a flash point of 275ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
2879-16-5
Jingsj CID
J-908451-7
Molecular Formula
C8H10N4O3
Chinese Name
8-(羟甲基)-1,3-二甲基-3,7-二氢-1H-嘌呤-2,6-二酮
Molecular Weight
210.19000 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point248 °C
Boiling Point531.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Density1.537g/cm3
Flash Point275ºC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 8-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione?

The CAS number of 8-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione is 2879-16-5.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 8-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione?

8-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione has molecular formula C8H10N4O3 and molecular weight 210.19000 g/mol.

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