Chemical identity
3-Methyl-7-propylxanthine
CAS 55242-64-3 · C9H12N4O2
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-02631 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 3314397 |
| Name | 3-Methyl-7-propylxanthine |
| CAS RN | 55242-64-3 |
| Molecular formula | C9H12N4O2 |
| Molecular weight | 208.22 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 3,7-Dihydro-3-methyl-7-propyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione; 3-Methyl-7-n-propylxanthine |
| InChIKey | MHNVSFOURBQRPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
02Structure identifiers

Structure facts for this exact identity.
| Molecular formula | C9H12N4O2 |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | MHNVSFOURBQRPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Ring count | 2 |
| Defined stereocentres | 0 |
| Unassigned stereocentres | 0 |
| SMILES | O=C(N1)N(C)C2=C(N(CCC)C=N2)C1=O |
|---|---|
| InChI | InChI=1S/C9H12N4O2/c1-3-4-13-5-10-7-6(13)8(14)11-9(15)12(7)2/h5H,3-4H2,1-2H3,(H,11,14,15) |
03India status for this compound
These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.
| NDPS / RCS | NOT FOUND IN REVIEWED ENTRIES | CAS 55242-64-3 was not found in the reviewed exact-identity entries. Generic, class, analogue, salt and isomer provisions were not evaluated. |
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| SCOMET | NOT FOUND IN REVIEWED CAS ENTRIES | CAS 55242-64-3 was not found in the reviewed exact-CAS mapping. Generic and analogue entries were not evaluated. |
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, ScheduleDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · source version 1985-09-16
- Controlled-substances notifications and amendmentsDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · source version 2026-03-11
- Appendix 3, SCOMET ListDirectorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India · source version 2024-09-02
04Names and relationships
Associated parent compound
Xanthine
View API and impurity familyOther names
- 3-Methyl-7-n-propylxanthine
- 3-methyl-7-propylpurine-2, 6-dione
- 3-methyl-7-propyl-2, 3, 6, 7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2, 6-dione
- 3-methyl-7-propyl-1H-purine-2, 6-dione
- 3-methyl-7-propyl-xanthine
05Documented history
Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.
No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.
06Sources
- S01PubChem compound record, CID 3314397
Names and machine-readable chemical identity properties.
- S02NCBI website and molecular data policies
Reuse policy for NCBI molecular data. This page does not reproduce vendor descriptions or contributed narrative text.
- S03Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Schedule
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S04Controlled-substances notifications and amendments
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S05Appendix 3, SCOMET List
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
