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Caffeine

Caffeine chemical structure
CAS Number58-08-2
FormulaC8H10N4O2
Mol. Weight194.19 g/mol

What is Caffeine?

Caffeine is a chemical compound with CAS number 58-08-2 and molecular formula C8H10N4O2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Molecular Weight

194.19 g/mol

Grade

ReagentPlus®

Impurities

≤0.0005% Phosphorus (P)
≤0.1% Insoluble matter

Solubility

chloroform: soluble0.5 M, clear, colorless

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P210-P260-P280-P301 + P310-P311

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

Melting Point

234-236.5 °C(lit.)

Ignition Residue

≤0.1%

Anion Traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.05%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.05%

Cation Traces

Al: ≤0.0005%
Ca: ≤0.001%
Cu: ≤0.0005%
Fe: ≤0.0005%
K: ≤0.005%
Mg: ≤0.001%
NH4+: ≤0.05%
Na: ≤0.005%
Pb: ≤0.001%
Zn: ≤0.0005%

EC Number

200-362-1

WGK Germany

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