Term Name: | theobromine |
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Synonyms: | 3,7-dihydro-3,7-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dimethylpurine-2,6-dione, 3,7-Dimethylxanthine, Theobromin, THEOBROMINE |
Definition: | A dimethylxanthine having the two methyl groups located at positions 3 and 7. A purine alkaloid derived from the cacao plant, it is found in chocolate, as well as in a number of other foods, and is a vasodilator, diuretic and heart stimulator. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:28946] ( EBI ) |