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; |
Note: All Products are stable to be shipped at room temperature, unless otherwise specified.
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