Bioactivity | 8-Chloro caffeine binds to adenosine receptors (Ki = 30 µM). 8-Chloro caffeine potentiates UV-induced chromosomal aberrations in Cl-I Chinese hamster embryonic lung cells. 8-Chloro caffeine is a derivative of the methylxanthine alkaloid caffeine[1][2]. |
CAS | 4921-49-7 |
Formula | C8H9ClN4O2 |
Molar Mass | 228.64 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Nilsson K, et al. The effect of methylated oxypurines on the size of newly-synthesized DNA and on the production of chromosome aberrations after UV irradiation in Chinese hamster cells. Mutat Res. 1975 Nov;30(2):255-66. [2]. Bruns RF. Adenosine antagonism by purines, pteridines and benzopteridines in human fibroblasts. Biochem Pharmacol. 1981 Feb 15;30(4):325-33. |