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

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

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

Name: Caffeine, 98.5%, specified according to the req. of USP/BP, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
SKU: FSA108165000

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

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS345909-32-2

IUPAC Name(2R)-2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid hydrochloride

Molecular FormulaC3H8ClNO2S

InChI KeyIFQSXNOEEPCSLW-QYLAHFPANA-N

SMILESCl.N[C@@H](CS)C(O)=O

Specifications

Specification Sheet

Appearance (Form)Crystalline powder or crystals

Titration Iodimetric98.5 to 101.0 % (on dried substance)

Sulfate (SO4)=<300 ppm

Iron (Fe)=<20 ppm

Appearance (Color)White to off-white

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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