8-Bromo-3-Methyl-Xanthine

8-Bromo-3-Methyl-Xanthine. CAS NO:93703-24-3

Usage:Linagliptin Intermediates

Chemical Name	8-Bromo-3,9-dihydro-3-methyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione
Synonyms	3-Methyl-8-bromoxanthine; 8-Bromo-3-methyl-3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dione; 8-Bromo-3-methylxanthine; Linagliptin 8-Bromo Impurity
CAS Number	93703-24-3
Molecular Formula	C₆H₅BrN₄O₂
Molecular Weight	245.03
Category	Building Blocks; Miscellaneous;
Applications	8-Bromo-3,9-dihydro-3-methyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione, is a substituted derivative of Xanthine (X499950), found in animal organs, yeast, potatoes, coffee beans, tea. It can also be used for the synthesis of Linagliptin (L465900), which is a novel potent and selective dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor with potential use in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

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Store away from oxidizing agents