Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

IUPAC: 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine

CAS: 58-08-2

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 10 1.0080
Carbon C 8 12.0110
Nitrogen N 4 14.0070
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

원소 구성

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

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

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

Structure

SMILES

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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
194.19 g/mol
밀도
1.2300 g/cm³
녹는점
235.0 °C
끓는점
178.0 °C
용해도
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).