Theobromine
SIGMA/T4500 - ≥98.0%
Synonym: 2,6-
CAS Number: 83-67-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H8N4O2
Molecular Weight: 180.16
EC Number: 201-494-2
MDL Number: MFCD00022830
Linear Formula: C7H8N4O2
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98.0% |
| InChI | 1S/C7H8N4O2/c1-10-3-8-5-4 |
| InChI key | YAPQBXQYLJRXSA-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 345-350 °C |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | [H]N1C(N(C)C2=C(N(C)C=N2) |
| solubility | aqueous base: moderately soluble |
| ethanol: slightly soluble | |
| H2O: slightly soluble |
| Application: | Theobromine has been used: • to test in behavioural assay • as a food or dietary supplement • as a standard for theobromine quantification in brewed coffee samples |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Phosphosdiesterase inhibitor; weak adenosine receptor antagonist; diuretic; smooth muscle relaxant. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Theobromine possesses antitussive action and might be useful in treating acute and chronic cough. It is a catabolic product of caffeine and shows antioxidant and prooxidant properties. |
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| General description: | Theobromine is a methylxanthine alkaloid derivative, highly present in cocoa. |
| Packaging: | 25 g in poly bottle |
| Preparation Note: | Theobromine is moderately soluble in aqueous base and is slightly soluble in water and ethanol. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H319 - H351 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P202 - P264 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98.0% |
| mp | 345-350 °C |
| UNSPSC | 41106305 |



