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205548

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Caffeine

Trimethylated xanthine that acts as a potent central nervous system stimulant.

Synonym(s):

Caffeine, 3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H10N4O2
CAS Number:
58-08-2
Molecular Weight:
194.19
MDL number:
MFCD00005758
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥99% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

solubility

chloroform: 50 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

10-30°C

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

General description

Trimethylated xanthine that acts as a potent central nervous system stimulant. A nonselective phosphodiesterase inhibitor. At higher doses, produces tachycardia and interferes with the uptake and storage of Ca2+ by the sarcoplasmic reticulum in skeletal muscle. Prevents apoptosis and cell cycle effects induced by camptothecin and topotecan in HL-60 cells.
Trimethylated xanthine that acts as a potent central nervous system stimulant. At higher doses, produces tachycardia and interferes with the uptake and storage of Ca2+ by the sarcoplasmic reticulum in skeletal muscle. Prevents apoptosis and cell cycle effects induced by Camptothecin (Cat. No. 208925) and topotecan in HL-60 cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Potent central nervous system stimulant
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Zhen, W., and Vaugha, A. T. 1995. Radiat. Res.141, 170.
Howell, L. L. 1993. Cancer Res.54, 4993.
Traganos, F., et al. 1993. Cancer Res.53, 4613.
Zahradnik, I., and Palade, P. 1993. Pflugers Arch. 424, 129.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

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JAN Code

205548-500GM:
205548-GM:
205548-1.1ML:

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