Appearance
White or almost whitecrystalline powder
Description
Caffeine is often sold in pill form intended to keep the taker awake.
Function
It primarily acts on the cerebral cortex and stimulates psychic and sensory functions. Caffeine increases mental receptivity and efficiency, and reduces fatigue. In foods, caffeine is used as an ingredient in soft drinks, energy drinks, and other beverages.
Synonyms
Caffeine Anhydrous Fine Powder; Unifene 220; 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine; Methyltheobromine; 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1Hpurine-2,6-dione
Storage
Keep container tightly closed. Protect contents from the effects of light.
Packages
- 50 kg. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Food &bev.
- pharmaceutical
Product Classes
- Absorption bases
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 4 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: 235 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: NO
- Molecular Weight: 194.19 g/mol