Theobromine

Synonym: 83-67-0; Theobromine; 3,7-Dimethylxanthine; Diurobromine; Theosalvose; Santheose; Teobromin; Theostene; Thesodate; 3,7-Dimethylpurine-2,6-dione; Thesal; Theobromin; Xantheose; 2,6-Dihydroxy-3,7-dimethylpurine

MDL: MFCD00022830
CAS Number: 83-67-0
Compound CID: 5429

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Theobromine is a dimethylxanthine having two methyl groups located at positions 3 and 7.

Molecular Formula

C₇H₈N₄O₂

Source

Cacao, a plant of the Sycamore family

Form

White monoclinic needle-like crystalline powder

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is slightly soluble in water, moderately soluble in amines, insoluble in benzene, ether, carbon tetrachloride and chloroform.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

290-295°C

Applications

Theobromine can be used as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask