Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

IUPAC: 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine

CAS: 58-08-2

अवलोकन

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

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 10 1.0080
Carbon C 8 12.0110
Nitrogen N 4 14.0070
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

H
5.2%
C
49.5%
N
28.9%
O
16.5%

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

सुरक्षा

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

Structure

SMILES

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

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
194.19 g/mol
घनत्व
1.2300 g/cm³
गलनांक
235.0 °C
क्वथनांक
178.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
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

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).