Product Description
Caffeine is a popular central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. It is a well-studied substrate of Cytochrome P450 enzymes like CYP1A2. Caffeine is taken up by transporters at the blood brain barrier. Its stimulating effects are believed to act through adenosine receptors and monoamine neurotransmitters. It is an adenosine receptor antagonist and adenosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate (cAMP) phosphodiesterase inhibitor. It can affect cellular calcium levels, releasing calcium from cellular stores. It has been shown to inhibit cellular DNA repair mechanisms.
Caffeine is a substrate of Cytochrome P450 enzymes like CYP1A2. Caffeine is taken up by transporters at the blood brain barrier. It is an adenosine receptor antagonist and adenosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate (cAMP) phosphodiesterase inhibitor.
Biovision | 2914 | Caffeine DataSheet
Alternate Name/Synonyms: 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine, Methyltheobromine, 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione
Appearance: White powder
Formulation: N/A
CAS Number: 58-08-2
Structure Available?: Yes
Peptide sequence: N/A
Salt Form: No
Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀N₄O₂
Molecular Weight: 194.2
Cell-Permeable?: Yes
Purity: ≥99% by HPLC
Solubilities: Water (~16 mg/ml), Ethanol (~15 mg/ml)
Handling: Protect from air, light and moisture
Country of Origin: USA
Tag Line: A substrate of Cytochrome P450 1A2
MDL Number: MFCD00005758
PubChem CID: 2519
SMILES: CN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)N(C(=O)N2C)C
InChi: 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