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Cat Number: PIPE-0778

Caffeine

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CAS Number

58-08-2

Synonyms

Guaranine
1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine
Methyltheobromine

Description

It has a role as a central nervous system stimulant, an EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor, an adenosine receptor antagonist, an EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor, a ryanodine receptor agonist, a fungal metabolite, an adenosine A2A receptor antagonist, a psychotropic drug, a diuretic, a food additive, an adjuvant, a plant metabolite, an environmental contaminant, a xenobiotic, a human blood serum metabolite, a mouse metabolite, a geroprotector and a mutagen. It is a purine alkaloid and a trimethylxanthine.

Molecular Weight

194.19

Molecular Formula

C8H10N4O2

EINECS

200-362-1

SMILES

CN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)N(C(=O)N2C)C

Appearance

odorless white powder or white glistening needles

Storage

Room temperature