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Pharm-Rx Caffeine

Pharm-Rx Caffeine falls under the category hierarchy of the healthcare and pharmaceutical markets. More precisely, it falls under the category of other drug and care solutions, highlighting its role as a component in pharmaceutical applications designed for various healthcare needs.

Chemical Name: Caffeine

CAS Number: 58-08-2

Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), ECL (Korea), EINECS (EU), ENCS (Japan), IECSC (China), NZIoC (New Zealand), PICCS (Phillipines), TCSI (Taiwan), TSCA (USA)

Certifications & Compliance: California Proposition 65, FDA 29 CFR 1910.1200

Synonyms: 1,3,7-Trimethyl-2,3,6,7-Tetrahydro-1H-Purine-2,6-Dione, 1,3,7-Trimethyl-2,6-Dioxopurine, 1,3,7-Trimethyl-3,7-Dihydro-1H-Purine-2,6-Dione, 1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-Dione, 1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-Quinone, 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine, 3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-Trimethyl-1H-Purin-2,6-Dion, 7-Methyltheophylline, Guaranine, Hycomine, Lanorinal, Methyltheobromine, Methylxanthine Theophylline, Teína, Theine

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name
    Molecular formula
    C₈H₁₀N₄O₂ · H₂O
    Definition

    Caffeine is anhydrous or contains one molecule of water of hydration. It contains not less than 98.5% and not more than 101.0% of C₈H₁₀N₄O₂, calculated on the anhydrous basis.

    Chemical Structure

    Caffeine Chemical Structure - 1

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    White crystalline powder
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Melting Point236.6°C
    Molecular Weight194.19
    Acidity (0.01 mol/L NaOH)max. 0.2ml
    Organic Impurities (individual impurity)0.02%
    Total Impurities0.03%
    Sulfate Contentmax. 500ppm
    Heavy Metals (as Lead)max. 0.001%
    Loss on Drying0.05%
    Residue on Ignition0.01%
    Sulphated Ash Content0.01%
    Assay Content (on dried basis)100. 1%
    Assay Content (on dried basis)100.0%HPLC
    Particle Size (Through 80 mesh)90.2%

    Regulatory & Compliance

    USP Reference Standards
    • USP Caffeine RS

    Packaging & Availability

    Labelling Information

    Label it to indicate whether it is anhydrous or hydrous.