CAFFEINE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

234-236.5 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.23

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

Sparingly soluble in water, freely soluble in boiling water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent). It dissolves in concentrated solutions of alkali benzoates or salicylates.

Water Solubility 

21.46g/L(25 ºC)

CAS DataBase Reference

5743-12-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

22

Safety Statements 

16-36/37-45

RIDADR 

UN 1544 6.1/PG 3

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

EV6475000

F 

10

HS Code 

29393000

MSDS

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CAFFEINE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

White or almost white, crystalline powder or silky, white or almost white crystals.

Uses

Stimulant (central).

Definition

ChEBI: Caffeine monohydrate is a hydrate. It contains a caffeine.

brand name

NoDoz Caplets and Chewable Tablets (Bristol-Myers Products).

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