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Caffeine is a white, crystalline power with the formula C8H10N4O2. It is moderately soluble in cold water, but much more soluble at higher temperatures. It is slightly soluble in ethanol. It is a purine, with two, heterocyclic rings fused together.Caffeine Powder, USP/FCC/Food Grade is for use in food applications and other consumable processes.
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- In medicine
- As a stimulant
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Product Information
| CAS | 58-08-2 |
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| Synonyms | 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine, Guaranine, Thein, Methyltheobromine, Cafeina, Theine |
| Assay | 98.5 -101.0% |
| PubChem ID | 2519 |
| Grade | USP/FCC Grade |
| Color | White |
| Physical form | Solid |
| Appearance | Crystalline powder |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 235 - 239C |
| Density | 1.23 g/cm³ at 18 °C (64 °F) |
| Solubility | Moderately soluble in cold water, soluble at higher temperatures. Slightly soluble in ethanol. |
| Molecular formula | C8H10N4O2 |
| Molecular weight | 194.19 |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Chromatographic Impurities | Passes Test |
| Clarity of Solution | Pass |
| Heavy metals | Max 10ppm |
| KosherID | RJV-BXNJ |
| Loss on drying | <0.5 |
| Readily Carbonizable Substances | Passes Test |
| Water | 0.50% |
