Teobromina

C₇H₈N₄O₂

IUPAC: 3,7-Dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione

CAS: 83-67-0

Descripción general

Theobromine is the primary alkaloid in cocoa and chocolate. It is the reason chocolate is toxic to dogs, who metabolize it much more slowly than humans.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 8 1,0080
Carbono C 7 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 4 14,0070
Oxígeno O 2 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×8
4,5%
C
Carbono ×7
46,7%
N
Nitrógeno ×4
31,1%
O
Oxígeno ×2
17,8%

Usos

  • • Cocoa component
  • • Mild stimulant
  • • Cough suppressant research
  • • Diuretic

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Dogs metabolize theobromine 6x slower than humans, making chocolate potentially lethal for them

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Toxic to dogs and cats

Estructura

SMILES

CN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)NC(=O)N2C

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
180,16 g/mol
Densidad
1,5240 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
357,0 °C
Solubilidad
3.3 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
180,0647
XLogP
-0,8
TPSA
67,2 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
1
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
3
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
13
Complejidad
267,0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teobromina?
Teobromina (C₇H₈N₄O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 3,7-Dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione.
What is the molecular weight of Teobromina?
Teobromina has a molar mass of 180.16 g/mol.
What state is Teobromina at room temperature?
Teobromina is a solid at room temperature.
Is Teobromina organic or inorganic?
Teobromina is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Teobromina?
Teobromina (C₇H₈N₄O₂) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Nitrógeno (N), Oxígeno (O).