Caffeine monohydrate, white powder

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Synonyms: Methyltheobromine monohydrate, 1,3,7-Trimethyl-2,6-dioxopurine monohydrate, 2,6-Dihydroxy-1,3,7-trimethylpurine monohydrate, 7-Methyltheobromine monohydrate, 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine monohydrate, 3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione monohydrate

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Caffeine monohydrate, white powder
Caffeine monohydrate

Caffeine Monohydrate protects against virus induction and chemical carcinogenesis. Commonly used as a mild stimulant.


It overrides the cell cycle effects of various chemicals such as protease inhibitors, thereby preventing apoptosis and it has been shown to inhibit cellular DNA repair mechanisms.


A central nervous system stimulant believed to act through adenosine receptors and monoamine neurotransmitters. It is an adenosine receptor antagonist and adenosine 3′,5′-cyclic monophosphate (cAMP) phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Thus, levels of cAMP increase in cells following treatment with caffeine. It has been reported to affect cellular calcium levels, releasing calcium from intracellular stores. It overrides the cell cycle effects of various chemicals such as protease inhibitors, preventing apoptosis; and it has been shown to inhibit cellular DNA repair mechanisms.


Soluble in hot water.


Caffeine Monohydrate protects against virus induction and chemical carcinogenesis. commonly used as a mild stimulant. It overrides the cell cycle effects of various chemicals such as protease inhibitors, thereby preventing apoptosis and it has been shown to inhibit cellular DNA repair mechanisms.

Formula: C₈H₁₀N₄O₂·H₂O
MW: 212.2 g/mol
Melting Pt: 230…240 °C
Density: 1.23 g/cm³ (lit.)
Storage Temperature: Ambient
MDL Number: MFCD00005758
CAS Number: 58-08-2

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Specification Test Results

identity Test Passes
FTIR Conforms to Standard
Melting Point 230 - 240°C
Moisture Content 4 - 8%
pH 6 - 7.5 (1% aq soln)
UV/Vis: l max (water) 271 - 273 nm

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