| Product Name | 1,7-Dimethylxanthine |
| CAS Number | 611-59-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C₇H₈N₄O₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 180.16 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥ 99.0% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% |
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1,7-Dimethylxanthine (also known as Paraxanthine) is a natural xanthine alkaloid and the primary metabolite of caffeine in humans. Unlike caffeine, it has a shorter half-life and distinct pharmacological profile, making it valuable for research applications.
1,7-Dimethylxanthine is the major metabolite of caffeine, accounting for approximately 80% of caffeine metabolism. It is also found naturally in certain plants.


Paraxanthine COA
| Application | Description | End Users |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical reference standard | Caffeine metabolite identification and quantification | Analytical labs, QC labs |
| Metabolite research | Caffeine metabolism and pharmacokinetic studies | Pharmaceutical R&D |
| Xanthine research | Structure-activity relationship studies | Pharmacology research |
| Impurity standard | Caffeine and theophylline impurity profiling | Pharma QC |
Purity: ≥99.0% (HPLC)
Monthly capacity: 20+ kg
Lead time: 3–5 days (samples), 10–15 days (bulk)
Documentation: COA, MSDS, TDS, HPLC chromatogram
Packaging: 500g – 1kg
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Q: Is 1,7-Dimethylxanthine the same as Paraxanthine?
A: Yes. Paraxanthine is the common name for 1,7-dimethylxanthine.
Q: What is the difference between 1,7-Dimethylxanthine and Caffeine?
A: Caffeine has three methyl groups (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine). 1,7-Dimethylxanthine has two methyl groups (at positions 1 and 7) and is the primary metabolite of caffeine in humans.
Q: Is 1,7-Dimethylxanthine found naturally?
A: Yes, in small amounts in certain plants, but it is primarily known as a caffeine metabolite.
Q: What is your MOQ?
A: Research samples: 100g. Bulk: 500g–1kg.