Xanthine by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as 3,7-Dihydropurine-2,6-dione, this compound is a purine base. The reagent is available as a white powder which is slightly soluble in water, that decomposes upon melting. It is found in most human body tissues and fluids, and also in other organisms. The compound is stable under general conditions, however, it is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 69-89-6 Quantity Provided: 5 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C5H4N4O2 Molecular weight: 152.11 Assay: 99 %Xanthine has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. It is utilized to derive a number of stimulants which include caffeine and theobromine. The derivatives are classified as a group of alkaloids which are employed for their properties as stimulants and bronchodilators. Methylated xanthine derivatives not only affect the airways but also stimulate heart rate, force of contraction, and cardiac arrhythmias at high concentrations. Xanthinuria is a rare genetic disorder where people lack sufficient xanthine oxidase and cannot convert xanthine to uric acid. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.