Fumiya ShigematsuNobuyuki Tanaka

Theobromine

Bitter taste in chocolate Effects in our body

Why Theobromine ?

What is Theobromine ?

Bitter ingredient in chocolate Used for medical treatment Contained in Cacao “food of the god” (Greek roots)

C7H8N4O2

Water insoluble Crystalline powder White, colorless 3,7-dimethyl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione

Chemical Properties

Molar mass: 180.164 g/mol Melting point: 345～ 350℃ Similar to caffeine but has weaker effects

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Discovered in 1841 Russian chemist: Alexander Woskresensky Central and south Amercia Viewed as god food Religious ceremonies

History of Theobromine

Relaxation Increase concentration blood circulation better Increase product of urine

How does the body process ?

Sleeplessness Tremors Restlessness Anxiety loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting

Uses and side effects

Similar to Caffeine Poison for pets Mutate Eukaryote and Bacteria

INTERESTING!!

http://web1.caryacademy.org/chemistry/rushin/StudentProjects/CompoundWebSites/2003/theobromine/history.htm

http://www.phytochemicals.info/phytochemicals/theobromine.php http://ksrm96.com/eiyo/phyto61.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theobromine http://kids.gakken.co.jp/kagaku/110ban/text/1536.html http://www.statemaster.com/encyclopedia/Theobromine

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