Theobromine
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
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H319, H351
Target
Adenosine Receptor; Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
GPCR/G Protein; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Neuroscience-Neuromodulation
Field of Research
Neurological Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Theobromine.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.78
Solubility
DMSO : 1.1 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL
Smiles
O=C(N1)N(C)C2=C(N(C)C=N2)C1=O
Molecular Formula
C7H8N4O2
Molecular Weight
180.17
Precautions
H302, H319, H351
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) .
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
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