Compound Q&A
How is 1,3,7,8-Tetramethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione (CAS: 832-66-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
1,3,7,8-Tetramethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione (CAS: 832-66-6) is synthesized through a multi-step process involving the condensation of 1,3-dimethylxanthine with methylpyrimidine-2,4-dione. Commonly, this reaction is catalyzed by Lewis acids such as aluminum chloride, followed by amination steps. The overall yield is around 70-75%, and the purity can be enhanced through recrystallization.
About
CAS No
832-66-6
English Name
1,3,7,8-Tetramethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione
Molecular Formula
C9H12N4O2
Molecular Weight
208.22 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=NC2=C(N1C)C(=O)N(C(=O)N2C)C
InChIKey
LFHHOHMIVKIHMG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-26 09:38
