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MedKoo CAT#: 571235

CAS#: 58-08-2

Description: Caffeine is a methylxanthine naturally occurring in some beverages and also used as a pharmacological agent. Caffeine's most notable pharmacological effect is as a central nervous system stimulant, increasing alertness and producing agitation. It also relaxes smooth muscle, stimulates cardiac muscle, stimulates diuresis, and appears to be useful in the treatment of some types of headache. Several cellular actions of caffeine have been observed, but it is not entirely clear how each contributes to its pharmacological profile. Among the most important are inhibition of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases, antagonism of adenosine receptors, and modulation of intracellular calcium handling.


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Caffeine
CAS# 58-08-2

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 571235
Name: Caffeine
CAS#: 58-08-2
Chemical Formula: C8H10N4O2
Exact Mass: 194.08
Molecular Weight: 194.190
Elemental Analysis: C, 49.48; H, 5.19; N, 28.85; O, 16.48

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Synonym: Caffeine; Dexitac; Novera; NSC 5036; NSC-5036; NSC5036; Synalops; Vivarin

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-

InChi Key: RYYVLZVUVIJVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C8H10N4O2/c1-10-4-9-6-5(10)7(13)12(3)8(14)11(6)2/h4H,1-3H3

SMILES Code: O=C(N1C)N(C)C2=C(N(C)C=N2)C1=O

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001

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The following data is based on the product molecular weight 194.19 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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