Description
| Catalogue Number | T343800 |
| Chemical Name | Theobromine |
| Synonyms | 3,7-Dihydro-3,7-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione; 3,7-Dimethyl-3,7-dihydro |
| CAS Number | 83-67-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C₇H₈N₄O₂ |
| Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
| Melting Point | >300°C (dec.) |
| Molecular Weight | 180.16 |
| Storage | 4°C |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Very Slightly), DMSO (Slightly, Heated), Methanol (Slightly, Sonicat |
| Category | Standards; Food; |
| Applications | A metabolite of Caffeine. |
Product Description
Theobromine has evidence of promoting wakefulness, lowering blood pressure, and improving blood flow, mood, and respiratory health. Theobromine should offer milder, longer-acting effects than caffeine, and with fewer adverse side effects. Theobromine is highly toxic to animals.
