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1085003

USP

Caffeine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH3)C6H4N4O2
CAS Number:
58-08-2
Molecular Weight:
194.19
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329749194
MDL number:
MFCD00005758
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
17705
eCl@ss:
25140904
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

agency

USP

API family

pentoxifylline, caffeine, dimenhydrinate

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

234-236.5 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)
pharmaceutical

format

neat

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

General description

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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 USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Caffeine Citrate Injection
  • Caffeine Citrate Oral Solution
  • Acetaminophen and Caffeine Tablets
  • Ergotamine Tartrate and Caffeine Tablets
  • Butalbital, Aspirin, and Caffeine Capsules
  • Ergotamine Tartrate and Caffeine Suppositories

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Codes

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

58-08-2

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