| Description | Pentoxifylline (PTX) modulates immunologic activity by stimulating cytokine production. Pentoxifylline is a methylxanthine derivative that inhibits phosphodiesterase and affects blood rheology. It also inhibits platelet aggregation and improves blood flow by increasing erythrocyte and leukocyte flexibility. |
| Synonyms | Oxpentifylline, PTX, 己酮可可碱, BL-191 |
| molecular weight | 278.31 |
| Molecular formula | C13H18N4O3 |
| CAS | 6493-05-6 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | H2O: 197.6 mM DMSO: 18.33 mg/mL (65.87 mM) |
| References | 1. Daly JW, et al. Prog Clin Biol Res. 1987;230:41-63. |