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BP766

Caffeine

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H10N4O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
194.19
Beilstein:
17705
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352210
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

caffeine, dimenhydrinate, pentoxifylline

form

crystalline powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

mp

234-236.5 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CN1C(=O)N(C)c2ncn(C)c2C1=O

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

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Caffeine BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Paracetamol, Codeine Phosphate and Caffeine Capsules
  • Paracetamol, Codeine Phosphate and Caffeine Tablets
  • Paracetamol and Caffeine Soluble Tablets
  • Caffeine Citrate Oral Solution
  • Caffeine Citrate Injection
  • Paracetamol and Caffeine Tablets
  • Packaging

    Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

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    Hazard Statements

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    Hazard Classifications

    Acute Tox. 4 Oral

    Storage Class Code

    13 - Non Combustible Solids

    WGK

    WGK 1

    Flash Point(F)

    Not applicable

    Flash Point(C)

    Not applicable


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