Theobromine is a common stimulant, similar in properties to caffeine , which is found in all chocolate products. It is a methylaxanthine, part of a class of alkaloids and is found in the majority of products from the cocoa tree. Other common methylaxanthines, which are prevalent in over 60 different species of plants, are caffeine and theophylline which are common in coffee and tea respectively. This web site is intended to provide a thorough look at the attributes of theobromine.
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If you cant see the 3-D model above, you may need the Chime plug in. This will open in a new window.| History of Theobromine Properties of Theobromine Uses of Theobromine Sources |
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This site was created by Whitney Hill in Mr. Rushin's chemistry 1 class.
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