Sigma-Aldrich/Caffeine melting point standard/1086006-1G/1G

• CAS Number 58-08-2

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

• Molecular Weight 194.19

•  Beilstein Registry Number 17705

•  MDL number MFCD00005758

•  PubChem Substance ID 329749195

Properties:

Description:

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

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USP issued SDS can be found here.

Biochem/physiol Actions

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.

Safety:

Symbol 

  GHS07