| Identification | |
| Name: | Aminophylline |
| Synonyms: | Aminophylline anhydrous; Theophylline, compound with ethylenediamine (2 to 1) dihydrate; Aminophylline hydrate; aminophyllin hydrate; theophylline--ethylenediamine (2:1) |
| CAS: | 317-34-0 |
| EINECS: | 206-264-5 |
| Molecular Formula: | 2(C7H8N4O2)?C2H8N2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 420.43 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/2C7H8N4O2.C2H8N2/c2*1-10-5-4(8-3-9-5)6(12)11(2)7(10)13;3-1-2-4/h2*3H,1-2H3,(H,8,9);1-4H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2811 |
| Density: | g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Absorbs carbon dioxide from the air. Unstable in acid solution. |
| Water Solubility: | soluble |
| Solubility: | Soluble in hot water (insoluble in alcohol) |
| Appearance: | white to slightly yellow powder or granular |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| Color: | white to off-white |
| Usage: | A drug combination that contains theophylline and ethylenediamine. It is more soluble in water than theophylline but has similar pharmacologic actions. It's most common use is in bronchial asthma, but it has been investigated for several other applications. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
C:Corrosive
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