Specifications:
Application | Analytical Chemistry | ||
Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, thermo Scientific | ||
Product Grade | Analytical grade | ||
Thermo Scientific™ Caffeine (≥99.7%) is a high-purity crystalline powder suitable for analytical, biochemical, and research applications. With an assay of ≥99.6% (on dry basis), this reagent-grade caffeine ensures consistent performance and reliable results.
Caffeine is a methylxanthine alkaloid that acts as a central nervous system stimulant and a reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Beyond its well-known physiological effects, it plays a role in laboratory research, including microbial inhibition studies, photoprotection assays, and biochemical investigations.
Key Features
- High Purity: ≥99.7% assay (titration, dry basis).
- Stable & Reliable: Supplied as a fine white to off-white crystalline powder.
- Versatile Research Use: Suitable for analytical chemistry, pharmacology, and microbiology studies.
- Reagent Grade: Reliable for high-precision laboratory work.
- Convenient Packaging: Available in 25 g, 100 g, and 500 g glass bottles.
Applications
- Analytical Chemistry: Standard in HPLC, GC, and spectrophotometric methods.
- Pharmacological Research: Studied as a stimulant and acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.
- Microbiology: Shown to inactivate Escherichia coli O157:H7 in culture media.
- Photobiology: Investigated for protective effects against UV-induced photodamage.
- Reference Material: Used as a calibration and reference standard.
Specifications
Property | Details |
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CAS Number | 58-08-2 |
Molecular Formula | C₈H₁₀N₄O₂ |
Molecular Weight | 194.19 g/mol |
Purity (Assay, titration) | ≥99.6% (on dry basis) |
Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
Appearance (Color) | White to off-white powder |
Form | Crystalline powder |
Storage | Ambient, tightly closed container |
Safety Classification | Research Use Only (RUO) |
Packaging & Ordering Information
Catalog Number | Quantity | Packaging |
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039214.14 (039214-14) | 25 g | Glass bottle |
039214.22 (039214-22) | 100 g | Glass bottle |
039214.36 (039214-36) | 500 g | Glass bottle |
Thermo Scientific™ Caffeine, 99.7% is a highly pure, reagent-grade compound suitable for analytical, biochemical, and pharmacological research. Its exceptional purity, consistent quality, and broad application range make it ideal for laboratories engaged in chemical analysis, microbiology, photobiology, and neuroscience studies.
- Pack Size: 100g 500g 25g