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Theobromine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: 258820010
1 kg, Glass bottle, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Theobromine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: 258820010
1 kg, Glass bottle, Each
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
83-67-0
IUPAC Name
3,7-dimethyl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione
Molecular Formula
C7H8N4O2
InChI Key
YAPQBXQYLJRXSA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)NC(=O)N2C
Specifications
Specification SheetInfrared spectrum
Conforms
Titration with NaOH
>=98.5 % (On dry substance)
Loss on drying
=<0.5 % (1 g, 105°C)
Appearance (Color)
White
Appearance (Form)
Powder
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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
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