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Theobromine
Product Name Theobromine Powder
CAS Registry Number 83-67-0
Molecular Formula C7H8N4O2
Molecular Weight 180.16
Purity 99%
Grade Pharmaceutical Grade
Appearance White Crystalline Powder
Theobromine
Product Name Theobromine Powder
CAS Registry Number 83-67-0
Molecular Formula C7H8N4O2
Molecular Weight 180.16
Purity 99%
Grade Pharmaceutical Grade
Appearance White Crystalline Powder
Details
Theobromine
Product Name Theobromine Powder
CAS Registry Number 83-67-0
Molecular Formula C7H8N4O2
Molecular Weight 180.16
Purity 99%
Grade Pharmaceutical Grade
Appearance White Crystalline Powder
Theobromine, formerly known as xantheose, is a bitter alkaloid of the cacao plant, with the chemical formula C7H8N4O2. It is found in chocolate, as well as in a number of other foods, including the leaves of the tea plant, and the kola (or cola) nut. It is classified as a xanthine alkaloid, which also includes the similar compounds theophylline and caffeine. The compounds differ in their degree of methylation.
In modern medicine, theobromine is used as a vasodilator (a blood vessel widener), a diuretic (urination aid), and heart stimulant. Theobromine increases urine production. Because of this diuretic effect, and its ability to dilate blood vessels, theobromine has been used to treat high blood pressure.
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