Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry
Xanthine:
A
purine
with the
molecular structure
shown below.
IUPAC
name
3,7-dihydro
purine
-2,6-di
one
. Xanthine derivatives such as
caffeine
often have stimulant properties.
Xanthine
molecular structure
.
A chocolate bar.
Caffeine
Theobromine
Theophylline
Some xanthine
natural products
found in chocolate.
Related terms:
Alkaloid
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