Caffeine, 98.5%, specified according to the req. of USP/BP

Name: Caffeine, 98.5%, specified according to the req. of USP/BP
SKU: 108165000

The crystalline powder form of the stimulant caffeine, CAS # 58-08-2, purified for analytical chemistry applications such as HPLC. | CAS: 58-08-2 | C8H10N4O2 | 194.19 g/mol

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS58-08-2

IUPAC Name1,3,7-trimethyl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione

Molecular FormulaC8H10N4O2

InChI KeyRYYVLZVUVIJVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILESCN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)N(C)C(=O)N2C

Specifications

Specification Sheet

Appearance (Color)White or almost white

Loss on drying=<0.5 %

Sulfated ash=<0.1 %

Appearance of solution(0.5g in 50 ml water) Clear colorless

Appearance (Form)Crystalline powder or crystals

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

General description

Caffeine is an alkaloid vagal/vasomotor stimulant found in certain nuts, seeds, and legumes
It is a methylxanthine, derived from a purine base compound found in the tissues of many organisms
Caffeine competitively binds adenosine receptors and prevents signaling from dampening, thereby sustaining activation, and producing increases in energy

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