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W222402

Caffeine

anhydrous, 99%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H10N4O2
CAS Number:
58-08-2
Molecular Weight:
194.19
FEMA Number:
2224
Council of Europe no.:
11741
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900939
Flavis number:
16.016
EC Number:
200-362-1
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00005758
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
17705
Organoleptic:
odorless
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher, anhydrous
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher, anhydrous

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 182.1180

assay

99%

form

powder

mp

234-236.5 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: soluble 18.7 g/L at 16 °C

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

odorless

SMILES string

CN1C(=O)N(C)c2ncn(C)c2C1=O

InChI

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

InChI key

RYYVLZVUVIJVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ADORA1(134), ADORA2B(136), ADORA3(140), PDE4B(5142)
mouse ... Adora2b(11541)
rat ... Adora1(29290), Adora2a(25369)

General description

Caffeine is an addictive psychoactive compound, consumed mostly in the form of brewed coffee, instant coffee, tea and caffeinated soft drinks. Caffeine is reported to be an allergen and causes anaphylaxis. It is added to common analgesics such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin for enhancing their analgesic efficacy.

Application


  • Anti-hair loss effect of a shampoo containing caffeine and adenosine.: Discusses the efficacy of a shampoo formulated with caffeine and adenosine in reducing hair loss, underscoring caffeine′s role in enhancing hair follicle activity and promoting hair health (Chen et al., 2024).


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GHS07

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

Regulatory Information

监管及禁止进口产品

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Simon P Roberts et al.
Journal of sports sciences, 28(8), 833-842 (2010-06-04)
In this study, we investigated the effect of ingesting carbohydrate alone or with caffeine on performance of a rugby union-specific shuttle running protocol. On three occasions, at least one week apart in a counterbalanced trial order, eight male rugby union
K S Kendler et al.
The American journal of psychiatry, 156(2), 223-228 (1999-02-16)
Caffeine is by far the most commonly consumed psychoactive substance. The use and abuse of most other licit and illicit psychoactive drugs have been shown to be substantially heritable. However, the impact of genetic factors on caffeine consumption, heavy use
Kumiya Sugiyama et al.
Asia Pacific allergy, 5(1), 55-56 (2015-02-06)
We report a rare case of anaphylaxis due to caffeine intake. A 27-year-old woman suffered her first episode of anaphylaxis and a positive skin prick test suggested that the anaphylaxis was due to an IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction to caffeine. She
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