Theobromine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 83-67-0, 3, 7-Dimethylxanthine, Diurobromine, Theosalvose, Santheose, Teobromin, Theostene, Thesal, 7-Dimethyl-3, 7-dihydro-1H-purine-2, 6-dione
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-3,7-dimethyl-
Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C7H8N4O2
Mol. Weight
180.16
CAS #
83-67-0
Form
Powder
State
Theobromine is an odorless white crystalline powder. Bitter taste. pH (saturated solution in water): 5.5-7. (NTP, 1992)
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Alkaloid compound naturally present in cacao beans, used in Mesoamerican cultures for centuries for stimulation and ritualistic purposes. Modern cosmetic use for its potential anti-inflammatory and circulation-boosting properties stems from traditional cacao applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR