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205548

Caffeine

≥99% (HPLC), central nervous system stimulant, solid

Synonym(s):

Caffeine, 3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H10N4O2
CAS Number:
58-08-2
Molecular Weight:
194.19
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
MFCD00005758
Assay:
≥99% (HPLC)
Form:
solid
Quality level:
100
Storage condition:
OK to freeze
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Product Name

Caffeine, Trimethylated xanthine that acts as a potent central nervous system stimulant.

description

Merck USA index - 14, 1636

Quality Level

100

assay

≥99% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

solubility

chloroform: 50 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

10-30°C

SMILES string

[n]1(c2c(nc1)N(C(=O)N(C2=O)C)C)C

InChI

1S/C8H10N4O2/c1-10-4-9-6-5(10)7(13)12(3)8(14)11(6)2/h4H,1-3H3

InChI key

RYYVLZVUVIJVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Trimethylated xanthine that acts as a potent central nervous system stimulant. At higher doses, produces tachycardia and interferes with the uptake and storage of Ca2+ by the sarcoplasmic reticulum in skeletal muscle. Prevents apoptosis and cell cycle effects induced by Camptothecin (Cat. No. 208925 ) and topotecan in HL-60 cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Potent central nervous system stimulant
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Zhen, W., and Vaugha, A. T. 1995. Radiat. Res.141, 170.
Howell, L. L. 1993. Cancer Res.54, 4993.
Traganos, F., et al. 1993. Cancer Res.53, 4613.
Zahradnik, I., and Palade, P. 1993. Pflugers Arch. 424, 129.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

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pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

Regulatory Information

监管及禁止进口产品

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SKUGTIN
205548-500GM07790788048440