Caffeine

  • Catalogue No.: IM035559
  • CAS No.: 58-08-2
  • Mol. Formula: C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Description

Catalogue Number IM035559
CAS No. 58-08-2
Chemical Name Caffeine
Synonyms 3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione; 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine; 7-Methyltheophylline; Alert-Pep; Cafalgine; Cafeina; Caffedrine; Caffein; Cafipel; DHCplus; Dasin; Diurex; Durvitan; Guaranine; Hycomine; Koffein; Mateina; Methyltheobromine; Miudol; NSC 5036; New Cetamol; No-Doz; Palergot-C; Phensal; Refresh'n; SK 65 Compound; Shape Plus; Stay Alert; Stim; Synalgos; Thein; Theine; Tri-Aqua; Wigraine; Pentoxifylline EP Impurity F;
Molecular Formula C₈H₁₀N₄O₂
Molecular Weight 194.19
Appearance White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point 235-238°C
Storage 4°C
Solubility DMSO (Slightly, Heated), Ethanol (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated, Sonicat
Applications Caffeine (Pentoxifylline EP Impurity F) is a bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid that acts as a stimulant drug and a reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (1,2,3). Caffeine is found in varying quantities in the seeds, leaves, and fruit of some plants, where it acts as a natural pesticide that paralyzes and kills certain insects feeding on the plants. In humans, caffeine acts as a central nervous system stimulant, temporarily warding off drowsiness and restoring alertness. Caffeine is a cardiac and respiratory stimulant
Category Standards; Stimulant; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites;

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