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General description
Theobromine is a methylxanthine alkaloid derivative, highly present in cocoa.
Application
Theobromine has been used:
- to test in behavioural assay
- as a food or dietary supplement
- as a standard for theobromine quantification in brewed coffee samples
Biochem/physiol Actions
Theobromine possesses antitussive action and might be useful in treating acute and chronic cough. It is a catabolic product of caffeine and shows antioxidant and prooxidant properties.
Phosphosdiesterase inhibitor; weak adenosine receptor antagonist; diuretic; smooth muscle relaxant.
Features and Benefits
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Preparation Note
Theobromine is moderately soluble in aqueous base and is slightly soluble in water and ethanol.
| Quality Level | 200 |
| assay | ≥98.0% |
| mp | 345-350 °C |
| solubility | H2O: slightly soluble,aqueous base: moderately soluble,ethanol: slightly soluble |
| SMILES string | [H]N1C(N(C)C2=C(N(C)C=N2)C1=O)=O |
| InChI | 1S/C7H8N4O2/c1-10-3-8-5-4(10)6(12)9-7(13)11(5)2/h3H,1-2H3,(H,9,12,13) |
| InChI key | YAPQBXQYLJRXSA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Gene Information | human ... ADORA1(134), ADORA2A(135), ADORA2B(136), ADORA3(140) rat ... Adora1(29290) |
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