205548
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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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H10N4O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
194.19
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
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Quality Level
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
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.
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
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
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