Theobromine

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Cat Number

PIPE-0779

CAS Number

83-67-0

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Product Detail

CAS Number

83-67-0

EINECS

201-494-2

Storage

Room temperature

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 Formula

C7H8N4O2

Molecular Weight

180.16

Appearance

odorless white crystalline powder

Melting Point

357℃

Boiling Point

Sublimes at 554-563 °F

Purity

0.98