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7-methylxanthine

Term ID
CHEBI:48991
Synonyms
  • 3,7-dihydro-7-methyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione
  • 7-methyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione
  • 7-Methylxanthin
  • 7-methylxanthine
  • Heteroxanthin
  • Heteroxanthine
Definition
An oxopurine that is xanthine in which the hydrogen attached to the nitrogen at position 7 is replaced by a methyl group. It is an intermediate metabolite in the synthesis of caffeine.
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Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from 7-methylxanthine
Phenotype where environments contain 7-methylxanthine
Phenotype modified by environments containing 7-methylxanthine
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