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Organic Chemicals

Caffeine Anhydrous AR

RA000919 CAS 58-08-2 AR

Identity

Product code
RA000919
CAS number
58-08-2
Grade
AR
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C8H10N4O2
Molecular weight
194.19

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 6.9 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 234 - 236 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 178 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.23 g/cm3 g/cm3
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.07 —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Silky white crystals, white glistering needles or a white crystalline powder —
Identification 'F' It give the reaction of xanthines —
Appearance of solution Solution S should be clear and colorless —
Insoluble matter in water Max 0.005 % %
Unspecified impurities Max 0.1 % %
Total impurities Max 0.1 % %
Sulphates Max 0.05 % %
Sulphated ash Max 0.1 % %
Copper (Cu) Max 0.0002 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0002 % %
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0002 % %
Zinc (Zn) Max 0.0002 % %
Identification 'A' & 'B' The spectrum of the sample should be concordant with spectrum of caffeine CRS or with the reference spectrum of caffeine —
Identification 'C' The precipitate should dissolve —
Identification 'D' An intense blue color should develops —

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
100 g RA000919-PK-100G
250 g RA000919-PK-250G