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paraxanthine

a derivative of xanthine with 2 methyl groups replacing it. It is structurally similar to theobromine and caffeine, just the difference of methyl groups.
Caffeine is changed to 84% paraxanthine, 12% theobromine and 4% theophylline.
by chemguide August 10, 2019
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