Theobromine

C₇H₈N₄O₂

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

CAS: 83-67-0

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 7 12,0110
Nitrogen N 4 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

C
46,7%
N
31,1%
O
17,8%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

  • ⚠ Toxic to dogs and cats

Structure

SMILES

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

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
180,16 g/mol
Mật độ
1,5240 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
357,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
3.3 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
180,0647
XLogP
-0,8
TPSA
67,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
13
Complexity
267,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Theobromine?
Theobromine (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 Theobromine?
Theobromine has a molar mass of 180.16 g/mol.
What state is Theobromine at room temperature?
Theobromine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Theobromine organic or inorganic?
Theobromine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Theobromine?
Theobromine (C₇H₈N₄O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).