Compound Monograph
7-methylxanthine
A methylxanthine purine alkaloid and caffeine metabolite reported in coffee.
Classification
7-methylxanthine is one of the purine alkaloids (xanthines), part of the alkaloids class. Nitrogen-containing, often bitter and physiologically potent compounds — the group behind many of the strongest plant medicines and poisons.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
7-methylxanthine is one of the purine alkaloids (xanthines), found in Coffee.