Term Name: theobromine
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 )

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is a type of: dimethylxanthine
has_role: adenosine receptor antagonist bronchodilator agent food component human blood serum metabolite mouse metabolite plant metabolite vasodilator agent