BP766

Caffeine

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₈H₁₀N₄O₂
• CAS Number: 58-08-2
• Molecular Weight: 194.19
• Beilstein: 17705
• EC Number: 200-362-1
• MDL number: MFCD00005758
• UNSPSC Code: 12352210
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• 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
• SMILES string: CN1C(=O)N(C)c2ncn(C)c2C1=O
• 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
• Gene Information: human ... ADORA1(134) , ADORA2A(135) , ADORA2B(136) , ADORA3(140)

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.

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

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

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P301 + P312 + P330
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable