Theobromine
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Theobromine, also known as xantheose, is the principal alkaloid of Theobroma cacao. Theobromine is slightly water-soluble with a bitter taste. In industry, theobromine is used as an additive and precursor to some cosmetics. Wikipedia
Formula: C7H8N4O2
Molar mass: 180.164 g/mol
ATC code: C03BD01 (WHO) R03DA07 (WHO)
CompTox Dashboard (EPA): DTXSID9026132
Elimination half-life: 6–8 hours
Excretion: Renal (10% unchanged, rest as metabolites)
Metabolism: Hepatic demethylation and oxidation