
58-08-2
Name:Caffeine
C8H10N4O2
Molecular Weight:
194.22
Synonyms:
1H-Purine-2,6-dione,3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-;1,3,7-Trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine;1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine;3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione;7-Methyltheophylline;Alert-Pep;Asiamigrine;DHCplus;Durvitan;Guaranine;Koffein;Mateina;Methyltheobromine;Midronextra;Miudol;Phensal;Refresh'n;SK 65 Compound;Shape Plus;StayAlert;Theine;
EINECS:
200-362-1
Density:
1.45 g/cm3
Melting Point:
234-236.5 ðC(lit.)
Boiling Point:
416.789 ðC at 760 mmHg
Flash Point:
205.867 ðC
Solubility:
20 g/L (20 ðC) in water
Appearance:
white to light yellow crystal powder
Risk Codes:
22-25
Safety:
16-36/37-45
Transport Information:
UN 1544 6.1/PG 3
AvailableForms:
Powder
Method:
     Recrystallization.
 is made from the seeds and leaves of coffee plants. The word âÂÂanhydrousâ means âÂÂwithout water.â After harvesting, caffeine is extracted from the plant matter and dehydrated. This produces a highly concentrated caffeine powder.