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Caffeine, 98.5%, specified according to the req. of USP/BP, Thermo Scientific™
The crystalline powder form of the stimulant caffeine, CAS # 58-08-2, purified for analytical chemistry applications such as HPLC.
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 108160025
Description
This Thermo Scientific 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.
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
- Caffeine may act as an anti-inflammatory and an immunodepressant
Applications
- Intended for in vivo, biochemistry and cell culture techniques
Specifications
Caffeine | |
58-08-2 | |
1.2300g/mL | |
Authentic | |
Plastic bottle | |
MFCD00005758 | |
26,461 | |
15,1639 | |
178 °C | |
meets the requirements | |
CN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)N(C)C(=O)N2C | |
194.19 | |
CHEBI:27732 | |
98.5% |
98.5% | |
0.2mL of 0.01M NaOH max. | |
0.5% max. | |
0.1% max. (total impurities) (HPLC) | |
C8H10N4O2 | |
2.5kg | |
1.23 | |
caffeine, 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine, guaranine, thein, cafeina, methyltheobromine, koffein, mateina, theine, alert-pep | |
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 | |
RYYVLZVUVIJVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione | |
2519 | |
194.19 | |
0.5% max. (TLC) |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement:
Harmful if swallowed.
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.
GHS Signal Word: Warning
EINECSNumber : 200-362-1
RTECSNumber : EV6475000
TSCA : TSCA
RUO â Research Use Only