This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General description
• Theobromine is a methylxanthine alkaloid that is a derivative of caffeine
Applications
• Theobromine is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, weak adenosine receptor antagonist, and smooth muscle relaxant
• As a catabolic product of caffeine, it has antioxidant and prooxidant properties
• It can be used as a standard for quantification of theobromine