Psychology 2020A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Energy Drink, Baking Chocolate, Tachycardia
24 Apr 2018
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Chemical name = 2-hydroxy-3-(tolyloxy) propyl carbonate (mephesin carbonate) When insects eat it increase in octopamine neurotransmitter. Used in variety of eco friendly pesticides. British forced chinese to accept opium as. Initially synthesized in india as an payment for tea. Isolation of caffeine coffee = 1820 tea = 1827. 100 mg/cup caffeine only xanthine in it. During animal testing it was noted to have a calming effect. No longer legally manufactured or available by prescription. Researchers attempting to modify a disinfectant produces a compound that would kill bacteria resistant to penicillin. Modification leads to development of mephrobomate (miltown, equanil) Still used today in treatment of anxiety contains theophylline. Theobromine content: cocoa powder = 20 mg, chocoate milk = 40 mg, baking chocolate = 170 mg, dark chocolate 180 mg. Discovery by goat herder noticed goats in state of stimulation. Bans bc considered to be an intoxicant. 1633 sultan murad of ottomans closed down coffee houses.
