Product overview

Name Caffeine
Description Non-selective, competitive adenosine receptor antagonist / PDE inhibitor
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Biological Data

Biological description Non-selective and competitive adenosine receptor antagonist (Ki values are 27-30 and 50 µM at A2 and A1 receptors respectively). Improves attention and memory. Also inhibits phosphodiesterase. Shows potential protective actions against dementia and age-related memory decline and anti-cancer actions.

Solubility & Handling

Storage instructions -20°C
Solubility overview Soluble in water (100 mM), and in DMSO (50 mM)
Important This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use.

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Chemical Data

Chemical name 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine
Molecular Weight 194.19
Chemical structure Caffeine Chemical Structure
Molecular Formula C8H10N4O2
CAS Number 58-08-2
PubChem identifier 2519
SMILES O=C1C2=C(N=CN2C)N(C)C(N1C)=O
InChiKey RYYVLZVUVIJVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N