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Caffeine, 99%

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Description

CAS: 58-08-2 | C8H10N4O2 | 194.19 g/mol

This material is traded for research purposes ONLY. Thermo Fisher does NOT certify this material as suitable for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, veterinary or food use. Caffeine has inhibitory action against lung and colon tumorigenses and virus induction.Caffeine is used to treat and prevent bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants. It is also used for the treatment of apnea of prematurity and orthostatic hypotension. It is widely used as an additive in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and beverages. It confers a protective effect against some diseases including Parkinson's disease and certain types of cancer.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in pyrrole, tetrahydrofuran+ water mixture and ethyl acetate. Slightly soluble in water and ethanol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 58-08-2
Molecular Formula C8H10N4O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 194.19
MDL Number MFCD00005758
InChI Key RYYVLZVUVIJVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym caffeine, 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine, guaranine, thein, cafeina, methyltheobromine, koffein, mateina, theine, alert-pep
PubChem CID 2519
ChEBI CHEBI:27732
SMILES CN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)N(C)C(=O)N2C

Specifications

Melting Point 234°C to 236°C
Density 1.23
Assay Percent Range 99%
Quantity 100 g
UN Number UN1544
Beilstein 17705
Merck Index 14,1636
Solubility Information Soluble in pyrrole,tetrahydrofuran+water mixture and ethyl acetate; Slightly soluble in water and ethanol.
IUPAC Name 1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Formula Weight 194.19
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Caffeine
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Safety and Handling

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  • Acute toxicity Category 4
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
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RUO – Research Use Only

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