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Theobromine

Catalog No. S2368 Name Selleck Chemicals
CAS Number 83-67-0 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
3,7-dimethyl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione
IUPAC Traditional name
theobromine
Synonyms
7-Dimethylxanthine
Diurobromine
Teobromin
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Santheose
Theosalvose
Theostene

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 83-67-0

PROPERTIES

Salt Data Free Base
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Cardiovascular Disease
Biological Activity:
Theobromine(3,7-Dimethylxanthine) is a xanthine alkaloid that is used as a bronchodilator and as a vasodilator. It has a weaker diuretic activity than theophylline and is also a less powerful stimulant of smooth muscle. It has practically no stimulant effect on the central nervous system. It was formerly used as a diuretic and in the treatment of angina pectoris and hypertension. [1]

REFERENCES

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