Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2020-12-10 18:36:47 UTC
Update Date2024-04-30 19:32:06 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0000394
Metabolite Identification
Common NameParaxanthine
DescriptionParaxanthine, also known as p-xanthine, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as xanthines. These are purine derivatives with a ketone group conjugated at carbons 2 and 6 of the purine moiety. Paraxanthine exists in all living organisms, ranging from bacteria to humans. Within humans, paraxanthine participates in a number of enzymatic reactions. In particular, paraxanthine and formaldehyde can be biosynthesized from caffeine; which is catalyzed by the enzyme cytochrome P450 1A2. In addition, paraxanthine and acetyl-CoA can be converted into 5-acetylamino-6-formylamino-3-methyluracil through its interaction with the enzyme arylamine N-acetyltransferase 2. In humans, paraxanthine is involved in caffeine metabolism.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
3,7-Dihydro-1,7-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dioneChEBI
p-XanthineChEBI
1,7-Dimethyl-xanthineHMDB
1,7-DimethylxanthineHMDB, MeSH
Molecular FormulaC7H8N4O2
Average Mass180.164
Monoisotopic Mass180.06472552
IUPAC Name1,7-dimethyl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione
Traditional Nameparaxanthine
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)N(C)C(=O)N2
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C7H8N4O2/c1-10-3-8-5-4(10)6(12)11(2)7(13)9-5/h3H,1-2H3,(H,9,13)
InChI KeyQUNWUDVFRNGTCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N