Application

Theobromine has been used:to test in behavioural assayas a food or dietary supplement as a standard for theobromine quantification in brewed coffee samples

Biochem/physiol Actions

Theobromine possesses antitussive action and might be useful in treating acute and chronic cough. It is a catabolic product of caffeine and shows antioxidant and prooxidant properties.

Phosphosdiesterase inhibitor; weak adenosine receptor antagonist; diuretic; smooth muscle relaxant.

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General description

Theobromine is a methylxanthine alkaloid derivative, highly present in cocoa.

Packaging

25 g in poly bottle

Preparation Note

Theobromine is moderately soluble in aqueous base and is slightly soluble in water and ethanol.