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Caffeine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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
Assay Percent Range
99%
Quantity
100 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-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Formula Weight
194.19
Hazard Category
H302
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H302
Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement
P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ALKALOIDS, SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber
200-362-1
RTECSNumber
EV6475000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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