Theobromine (Standard)

Theobromine (Standard) is the analytical standard of Theobromine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Theobromine is a methylxanthine found in cacao beans which can inhibit adenosine receptor A1 (AR1) signaling.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[83-67-0]

Product Name Alternative

3,7-Dimethylxanthine (Standard)

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302-H351

Target

Adenosine Receptor; Endogenous Metabolite; Reference Standards

Type

Reference Standards

Related Pathways

GPCR/G Protein; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others

Field of Research

Neurological Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/theobromine-standard.html

Smiles

O=C(N1)N(C)C2=C(N(C)C=N2)C1=O

Molecular Formula

C7H8N4O2

Molecular Weight

180.16

Precautions

P264-P270-P280-P330-P405-P501

References & Citations

[1]Mitani T, et al. Theobromine suppresses adipogenesis through enhancement of CCAAT-enhancer-binding protein β degradation by adenosine receptor A1.|[2]Martín-Peláez S, et al. Effect of cocoa's theobromine on intestinal microbiota of rats. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2017 Oct;61 (10) .