OBO ID: CHEBI:28946
Term Name: theobromine Search Ontology:
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.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
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