Theobromine, 99%

Name: Theobromine, 99%
SKU: FSA258822500

Theobromine, CAS # 83-67-0, is a methylxanthine alkaloid that is present in large quantities in cocoa and is a derivative of caffein. | CAS: 83-67-0 | C₇H₈N₄O₂ | 180.17 g/mol

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Chemical Name or MaterialTheobromine

Name Note99%

CAS83-67-0

Health Hazard 1GHS Signal Word: Warning

Health Hazard 2GHS H Statement
Harmful if swallowed.

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General description
• Theobromine is a methylxanthine alkaloid that is a derivative of caffeine

Applications
• Theobromine is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, weak adenosine receptor antagonist, and smooth muscle relaxant
• As a catabolic product of caffeine, it has antioxidant and prooxidant properties
• It can be used as a standard for quantification of theobromine

RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

Johannsen, M.; Brunner, G. Solubilities of the xanthines caffeine, theophylline and theobromine in supercritical carbon dioxide. Fluid Phase Equilibria.,1994, 95(1), 215-226.
Kreiser, W.R.; Martin, R.A. Jr. High pressure liquid chromatographic determination of theobromine and caffeine in cocoa and chocolate products. J Assoc Off Anal Chem. 1978, 61(6), 1424-1427.