Description / Application
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 a bronchodilator agent, a vasodilator agent, an adenosine receptor antagonist, a mouse metabolite, a plant metabolite, a food component and a human blood serum metabolite.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 3,7-Dimethylxanthine; 2,6-Dihydroxy-3,7-dimethylpurine |
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| Molecular Formula | C7H8N4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 180.16 |
| MFCD | MFCD00022830 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H302 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P270;P301+P312;P330;P501 |