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dyphylline

Term ID
CHEBI:4728
Synonyms
  • (+-)-7-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)theophylline
  • (+-)-diprophylline
  • (+-)-dyphylline
  • (1,2-dihydroxy-3-propyl)thiophyllin
  • 1,3-dimethyl-7-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)xanthine
  • 7-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione
  • 7-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-1,3-dimethylxanthine
  • 7-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-3,7-dihydro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione
  • 7-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)theophylline
  • 7-(beta,gamma-dihydroxypropyl)theophylline
  • Dihydroxypropyl theopylin
  • diprofilina
  • diprophylline
  • diprophyllinum
  • Dyphylline
Definition
An oxopurine that is theophylline bearing a 2,3-dihydroxypropyl group at the 7 position. It has broncho- and vasodilator properties, and is used in the treatment of asthma, cardiac dyspnea, and bronchitis. It is also an ingredient in preparations that have been promoted for coughs.
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