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SHEET /m/xanthine · PubChem CID 1188 · CAS 69-89-6 · REV 2026.07

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Xanthine

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C5H4N4O2 · 152.11 g/mol

Xanthic oxide

What is Xanthine?

The core structure caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline are built on. The body also makes it on the way to producing uric acid. from source

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESC1=NC2=C(N1)C(=O)NC(=O)N2

Where you'll find it

Your own body makes this one. It is not an ingredient you buy. See the rest of the body group.

Toxicity & hazards

WarningIrritantH317, H319from source

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Where Xanthine leads

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID
1188
Wikidata
Q50980
Structure
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