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Caffeine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
CAS: 58-08-2 | C8H10N4O2 | 194.19 g/mol
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Catalog number ALFA10431.22
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Quantity:
100 g
Chemical Identifiers
CAS3147-14-6
IUPAC Name4-[2-(2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)hydrazin-1-ylidene]-3-oxo-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid
Molecular FormulaC17H14N2O5S
InChI KeyASFVMSDYPYMUFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC1=CC(NN=C2C(=O)C=C(C3=CC=CC=C23)S(O)(=O)=O)=C(O)C=C1
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetInfrared spectrumConforms
Appearance (Color)Black
Specific extinction E (1%/1cm)>=300 (610 nm, in buffer)
Appearance (Form)Crystalline powder
Suitability(for Ca + Mg determination) Passes test
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.
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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Elias V. E. F.; Coso, J. D.; Hamouti, N.; Ortega, JF.; Munoz, G.; Guerra J. M.; Rodriguez R. M. Ingestion of a moderately high caffeine dose before exercise increases postexercise energy expenditure. Int. J. Sport Nutr. Exerc. Metab. 2015, 25 (1), 46-53.
- Nakayama, F.; Mizuno, K.; Kato, M. Biosynthesis of caffeine underlying the diversity of motif B' methyltransferase. Nat Prod Commun 10 (5), 799-801.