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Xanthines

Methylxanthines - Includes chemical constituents of chocolate and coffee


Children:

  • 8-Chlorotheophylline (8-Chloro-1,3-dimethyl-2,6(1H,3H)-purinedione)
  • Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine)
    The most popular psychoactive drug in the world. Use of this stimulant is encouraged in most workplaces, although it can be physically addictive.
  • Theobromine (3,7-dimethylxanthine)
    produced by cocoa beans; present in all chocolate products
  • Theophylline (3,7-dihydro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione; 1,3-dimethylxanthine)
Created 3/25/2000 17:16:11
Modified 8/28/2000 21:15:18
Leda version 1.4.3