Xanthine ( archaically xanthic acid) (3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dione), is a purine base found in most human body tissues and fluids and in other organisms. A number of stimulants are derived from xanthine, including caffeine and theobromine.
Xanthine is a product on the pathway of purine degradation.
X 1205 (OTTO) Xanthine, 98% Cas 69-89-6 - used to relax and widen certain breathing passages of the lungs. X 1205 (OTTO) Xanthine, 98% Cas 69-89-6 - used as a substrate in determination of Xanthine Oxidase.