THEOBROMINE (CED0004107)

THEOBROMINE (C7H8N4O2) is an organic compound with an average molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol. THEOBROMINE belongs to the purines and purine derivatives, a subclass of imidazopyrimidines within the organic compounds. It acts as a biological antioxidant (PMC7570315) and a biological diuretic (PMC11591253). In industrial applications, it is utilized as a deodorizer, a softener and conditioner, and a flavouring and nutrient. The compound is recorded as being found in or released from 43 sources across several sectors. These include electrical and electronic equipment, such as cell phones, capacitors, batteries, printed circuit boards, and wires and cables. It is present in food, food processing and cookware, including food packaging, brew kettles, food preservation, the preparation of malt, and fermentation processes for beer. Other sources include household cleaning and consumer products, such as cigar cigarettes, pipe accessories, non electric simulated smoking devices, other smoking requisites, and perfumes within detergents and soaps. Additionally, it is found in synthetic textiles, carpets and rugs, indoor air, and medical devices. Recorded exposure routes include oral, inhalation, and touch. At the molecular level, THEOBROMINE interacts with four recorded protein targets. It functions as an antagonist or inhibitor of the 3',5'-cyclic-AMP phosphodiesterase 4B (PDE4B), 5'-nucleotidase (NT5E), adenosine receptor A1 (ADORA1), and adenosine receptor A2a (ADORA2A).