Substance

ID:449555

Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione
Synonyms
CaffeineMethyltheobromineCafipelTheineGuaranineCoffeine
IUPAC Traditional name
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione
Registration numbers
CAS Number
58-08-2
Properties
Product Information
Application(s)
Psychotonic
In the horse is used to treat colic, heat stroke, circulatory disturbance and fatigue, also for horse doping
Psychostimulant
Flavouring ingredient
Diuretic
Widely used CNS, respiratory and cardiac stimulant, main effect on the cerebral cortex
Possesses virucidal props
Used in many beverages
Analeptic
Chemosterilant against stored grain pests.
Biological Source
Component of coffee beans ( Coffea arabica ), many other Coffea spp., chocolate ( Theobroma cacao ), tea ( Camellia thea ), kolanut ( Cola acuminata ) and several other Cola spp. and several other plants (Rubiaceae, Sterculiaceae, Theaceae). Also occurs as a fungal metab. of Claviceps sorghicola
Pharmacology Properties
Mechanism of Action
Inhibitor of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases
Modulator of intracellular calcium handling
Antagonist of adenosine receptors
Molecule Details
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Molecular Spectra
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