Caffeine
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Chemical formula | C8H10N4O2 |
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OTP appearance | white solid |
Molar Mass(g/mol) | 194.19 |
Density(g/cc) | 1.23 |
Melting Point(°C) | 235-238 |
Solubility in water(g/L) | 20 |
Solubility in ethanol(g/L) | 18.75 |
NFPA 704 |
Uses
Other
- Feedstock for caffeine citrate
Natural occurrence
- Caffeine does occur natually in a variety of plants.
Hazards
- GRAS
Production
Extraction
- dichloromethane (or ethyl acetate) extraction from tea or coffee
- Coffees: coffea arabica coffea canephora
- Teas: Camelia sinensis
- Other: yaupon holly