Caffeine, 99.7%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It acts as a stimulant drug and a reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. It plays an important role for the inactivation of Escherichia coli O 157:H 7 in brain heart infusion (BHI) broth. It is also useful for the protection from photodamage after ultraviolet irradiation.

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.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 234°C to 236°C
• Density: 1.23 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 178°C (sublimation)
• Assay Percent Range: 99.7%
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 17705
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,pyridine and ethyl acetate. Partially soluble in acetone,alcohol and petroleum ether.
• Formula Weight: 194.19
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Caffeine

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