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Caffeine

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H10N4O2
CAS Number:
58-08-2
Molecular Weight:
194.19
EC Number:
200-362-1
UNSPSC Code:
12352210
NACRES:
NA.24
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
17705
MDL number:
MFCD00005758

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Product Name

Caffeine, British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

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

SMILES string

CN1C(=O)N(C)c2ncn(C)c2C1=O

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

caffeine, dimenhydrinate, pentoxifylline

form

crystalline powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

mp

234-236.5 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

Gene Information

human ... ADORA1(134), ADORA2A(135), ADORA2B(136), ADORA3(140)

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Application

Caffeine BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Paracetamol, Codeine Phosphate and Caffeine Capsules
  • Paracetamol, Codeine Phosphate and Caffeine Tablets
  • Paracetamol and Caffeine Soluble Tablets
  • Caffeine Citrate Oral Solution
  • Caffeine Citrate Injection
  • Paracetamol and Caffeine Tablets

    • General description

    This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.
    Learn how British Pharmacopoeia (BP) sets the standard by offering quality British Pharmacopoeia Chemical Reference Substances (BPCRS).

    Packaging

    Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

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    GHS07

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    Warning

    hcodes

    H302

    Hazard Classifications

    Acute Tox. 4 Oral

    Storage Class

    13 - Non Combustible Solids

    wgk

    WGK 1

    flash_point_f

    Not applicable

    flash_point_c

    Not applicable

    Regulatory Information

    监管及禁止进口产品
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