It is used to metabolite theophylline and caffeine.
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Applications
It is used to metabolite theophylline and caffeine.
Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.
RUO – Research Use Only
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Mikihiro Ogawa; Yuka Herai; Nozomu Koizumi; Tomonobu Kusano; and Hiroshi Sano. 7-Methylxanthine Methyltransferase of Coffee Plants, Gene isolation and enzymatic properties. The Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2001, 2768213-8218.