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Theobromine

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CAS Number

83-67-0

Synonyms

3,7-Dimethylxanthine
Diurobromine
Theosalvose

Description

Theobromine is a dimethylxanthine having the two methyl groups located at positions 3 and 7. A purine alkaloid derived from the cacao plant, it is found in chocolate, as well as in a number of other foods, and is a vasodilator, diuretic and heart stimulator. It has a role as an adenosine receptor antagonist, a food component, a plant metabolite, a human blood serum metabolite, a mouse metabolite, a vasodilator agent and a bronchodilator agent.

Molecular Weight

180.16

Molecular Formula

C7H8N4O2

EINECS

201-494-2

SMILES

CN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)NC(=O)N2C

Appearance

odorless white crystalline powder

Storage

Room temperature