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

Catalog Number ac108160100
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Quantity:
10 g
500 g
2.5 kg
Packaging:
Glass Bottle
Plastic bottle
58-08-2
C8H10N4O2
194.19
MFCD00005758
RYYVLZVUVIJVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
caffeine, 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine, guaranine, thein, cafeina, methyltheobromine, koffein, mateina, theine, alert-pep
2519
CHEBI:27732
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
CN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)N(C)C(=O)N2C
58-08-2
C8H10N4O2
194.19
MFCD00005758
RYYVLZVUVIJVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
caffeine, 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine, guaranine, thein, cafeina, methyltheobromine, koffein, mateina, theine, alert-pep
2519
CHEBI:27732
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
CN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)N(C)C(=O)N2C

Description

The crystalline powder form of the stimulant caffeine, CAS # 58-08-2, purified for analytical chemistry applications such as HPLC.

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
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Acidity 0.2mL of 0.01M NaOH max.
Melting Point 234.0°C to 239.0°C
Color White
Density 1.2300g/mL
Loss on Drying 0.5% max.
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Assay Percent Range 0.1% max. (total impurities) (HPLC)
Packaging Glass Bottle
Quantity 10 g
Beilstein 26,461
Merck Index 15,1639
Specific Gravity 1.23
Solubility Information Solubility in water: 20g/l (20°C). Other solubilities: 1g/66 mL alcohol,1g/50 mL acetone,freely soluble in pyrrole,soluble in ethyl acetate
Sublimation Point 178 °C
Residual Solvents meets the requirements
Formula Weight 194.19
Percent Purity 98.5%
Related Substances 0.5% max. (TLC)
Physical Form Crystalline Powder or Crystals
Chemical Name or Material Caffeine, 98.5%
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category GHS Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement:
Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement:
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.
EINECSNumber 200-362-1
RTECSNumber EV6475000
TSCA TSCA
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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