Methylxanthines are chemical compounds which are derivatives of xanthine with one or more methyl groups, including:

One methyl group: 1-Methylxanthine 3-Methylxanthine 7-Methylxanthine

Two methyl groups: Theophylline (1,3-dimethylxanthine) Paraxanthine (1,7-dimethylxanthine) Theobromine (3,7-dimethylxanthine)

Three methyl groups: Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine)

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