Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

IUPAC: 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine

CAS: 58-08-2

Übersicht

Caffeine is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive substance. It is a purine alkaloid that blocks adenosine receptors, reducing drowsiness.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 8 12,0110
Nitrogen N 4 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×10
5,2%
C
Carbon ×8
49,5%
N
Nitrogen ×4
28,9%
O
Oxygen ×2
16,5%

Verwendung

  • • Stimulant (coffee/tea/energy drinks)
  • • Pain reliever enhancer
  • • Cosmetics

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Caffeine is found in over 60 plant species — it evolved as a natural insecticide

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Can cause insomnia and anxiety
  • ⚠ Lethal dose ~10g (very high)

Structure

SMILES

CN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)N(C(=O)N2C)C

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
194,19 g/mol
Dichte
1,2300 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
235,0 °C
Siedepunkt
178,0 °C
Löslichkeit
21.6 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
194,0804
XLogP
-0,1
TPSA
58,4 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
14
Complexity
293,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Aniline Black

C₆H₇N

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caffeine?
Caffeine (C₈H₁₀N₄O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine.
What is the molecular weight of Caffeine?
Caffeine has a molar mass of 194.19 g/mol.
What state is Caffeine at room temperature?
Caffeine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Caffeine organic or inorganic?
Caffeine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Caffeine?
Caffeine (C₈H₁₀N₄O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).