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                                  | Physical Characters and Index | 
                                 
                                
                                  English name: Xanthine sodium salt 
CAS No. : 1196-43-6 
Molecular formula: C5H3N4NaO2 
Molecular weight: 174.09 | 
                                 
                                
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                                  | Use and description | 
                                 
                                
                                  | Xanthine is a purine base found in most human body tissues and fluids, as well as in other organisms. Several stimulants are derived from xanthine, including caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine. | 
                                 
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