Product Overview

A10431 Caffeine, 99%

CAS Number

58-08-2

Synonyms

3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione

1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine

Chemical Properties

Formula

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Formula Weight

194.19

Melting point

234-236°

Density

1.230

Storage & Sensitivity

Ambient temperatures.

Solubility

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

Applications

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.

Package Size: 250 G