Caffeine

Tocris Bioscience, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 2793

A1 and A2B antagonist. CNS stimulant
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Description

A1 and A2B antagonist. CNS stimulant

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Product Description

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. Antagonist at A1 and A2A adenosine receptors and inhibitor of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases. Mobilizes calcium from intracellular stores and inhibits benzodiazepine binding to GABA receptors.

Product Specifications

Molecular Weight

194.19

Formula

C8H10N4O2

Storage

Store at RT

Purity

≥98% (HPLC)

Chemical Name

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

CAS Number

58-08-2

PubChem ID

2519

InChI Key

RYYVLZVUVIJVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

O=C1C2=C(N=CN2C)N(C)C(N1C)=O

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Solubility

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
water 19.42 100
DMSO 9.71 50

Preparing Stock Solutions for Caffeine

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 194.19

Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which all affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 5.15 mL 25.75 mL 51.50 mL
5 mM 1.03 mL 5.15 mL 10.30 mL
10 mM 0.51 mL 2.57 mL 5.15 mL
50 mM 0.10 mL 0.51 mL 1.03 mL

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Product Documents for Caffeine

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Product Specific Notices for Caffeine

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