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I5879

Sigma-Aldrich

3-Isobutyl-1-methylxanthine

≥99% (HPLC), powder

Synonym(s):

1-Methyl-3-isobutylxanthine, 3,7-Dihydro-1-methyl-3-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 3-Isobutyl-1-methyl-2,6(1H,3H)-purinedione, IBMX

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H14N4O2
CAS Number:
28822-58-4
Molecular Weight:
222.24
Beilstein:
247859
EC Number:
249-259-3
MDL number:
MFCD00005584
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
PubChem Substance ID:
24277680
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

white to off-white

mp

200-201 °C (lit.)

solubility

DMSO: 1 M (with gentle warming)
ethanol: 10 mg/mL

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CC(C)CN1C(=O)N(C)C(=O)c2[nH]cnc12

InChI

1S/C10H14N4O2/c1-6(2)4-14-8-7(11-5-12-8)9(15)13(3)10(14)16/h5-6H,4H2,1-3H3,(H,11,12)

InChI key

APIXJSLKIYYUKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... PRKAR1A(5573) , PRKAR1AP(5574) , PRKAR1B(5575) , PRKAR2A(5576) , PRKAR2B(5577)
rat ... Adora1(29290) , Adora2a(25369)

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General description

3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine/IBMX is a non-selective, non-specific inhibitor of cAMP and cGMP phosphodiesterases. IBMX can induce melanogenesis, and can be used as a positive control in melanogenesis research. In oocyte research, IBMX assists in maintaining the germinal vesicle (GV) arrest of prophase I oocytes.

Application

3-Isobutyl-1-methylxanthine has been used:
  • in the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC)
  • as a culture medium supplement for inducing adipogenic differentiation
  • as a supplement in Krebs-Ringer buffer with HEPES (KRBH) solution for inducing glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS)
  • in the characterization of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells
  • in cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) assay
  • in phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibition

Biochem/physiol Actions

The increase in cAMP level as a result of phosphodiesterase inhibition by IBMX activates PKA, leading to decreased proliferation, increased differentiation, and induction of apoptosis. IBMX inhibits phenylephrine-induced release of 5-hydroxytryptamine from neuroendocrine epithelial cells of the airway mucosa (IC50: 1.3 μM). IBMX also serves as an adenosine receptor antagonist. IBMX has been shown to inhibit ion channels in the neuromuscular junction, GH3 cells, and vascular smooth muscle cells. IBMX induces calcium release from intracellular stores in sensory neurons.

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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  6. What is the difference between 3-Isobutyl-1-methylxanthine Product I5879 and I7018?

    Product No. I5879 is reagent grade. Product No. I7018, SigmaUltra grade, has been subjected to additional testing for trace metal impurities.

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Crystal structures of phosphodiesterases 4 and 5 in complex with inhibitor 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine suggest a conformation determinant of inhibitor selectivity
Huai Q, et al.
The Journal of Biological Sciences, 279(13), 13095-13101 (2004)
Skin pigmentation enhancers
Comprehensive Series in Photosciences, 3, 637-675 (2001)
Adult bone marrow is a rich source of human mesenchymal `stem?cells but umbilical cord and mobilized adult blood are not
Wexler SA, et al.
British Journal of Haematology, 121(2), 368-374 (2003)
Culturing INS-1 cells on CDPGYIGSR-, RGD-and fibronectin surfaces improves insulin secretion and cell proliferation.
Kuehn C, et al.
Acta Biomaterialia, 8(2), 619-626 (2012)
ZebraBeat: a flexible platform for the analysis of the cardiac rate in zebrafish embryos
De L, et al.
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