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Caffeine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
This material is traded for research purposes ONLY. Thermo Fisher does NOT certify this material as suitable for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, veterinary or food use. Caffeine has inhibitory action against lung and colon tumorigenses and virus induction.Caffeine is used to treat and prevent bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants. It is also used for the treatment of apnea of prematurity and orthostatic hypotension. It is widely used as an additive in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and beverages. It confers a protective effect against some diseases including Parkinson's disease and certain types of cancer.
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.
Soluble in pyrrole, tetrahydrofuran+ water mixture and ethyl acetate. Slightly soluble in water and ethanol.
Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| Melting Point | 234°C to 236°C |
| Density | 1.23 g/mL |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| UN Number | UN1544 |
| Beilstein | 17705 |
| Merck Index | 14,1636 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in pyrrole,tetrahydrofuran+water mixture and ethyl acetate; Slightly soluble in water and ethanol. |
| IUPAC Name | 1,3,7-trimethyl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione |
| Formula Weight | 194.19 |
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Safety and Handling
- Caffeine
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : caffeine
RUO – Research Use Only