Caffeine
SIAL/PHR1009 - Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material
Synonym: 1,3,7-
CAS Number: 58-08-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H10N4O2
Molecular Weight: 194.19
MDL Number: MFCD00005758
Linear Formula: C8H10N4O2
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | traceable to BP 766 |
| traceable to Ph. Eur. C0100000 | |
| traceable to USP 1085003 | |
| API family | dimenhydrinate, caffeine, pentoxifylline |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| CofA | current certificate can be downloaded |
| format | neat |
| grade | certified reference material |
| pharmaceutical secondary standard | |
| InChI | 1S/C8H10N4O2/c1-10-4-9-6- |
| InChI key | RYYVLZVUVIJVGH-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 234-236.5 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 300  |
| SMILES string | CN1C(=O)N(C)c2ncn(C)c2C1= |
| storage temp. | 2-30°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable |
| Analysis Note: | These secondary standards offer multi-traceability to the USP, EP (PhEur) and BP primary standards, where they are available. |
| Application: | Caffeine may be used as a pharmaceutical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations, blood plasma, food, drinks, and herbal products by chromatography techniques. |
| Application: | These Secondary Standards are qualified as Certified Reference Materials. These are suitable for use in several analytical applications including but not limited to pharma release testing, pharma method development for qualitative and quantitative analyses, food and beverage quality control testing, and other calibration requirements. |
| Footnote: | To see an example of a Certificate of Analysis for this material enter LRAB7780 in the slot below. This is an example certificate only and may not be the lot that you receive. |
| General description: | Certified pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to pharmacopeia primary standards. Caffeine is an N-methyl derivative of xanthine and is involved in gastric acid secretion, diuresis, and stimulation of the central nervous system. |
| Other Notes: | This Certified Reference Material (CRM) is produced and certified in accordance with ISO 17034 and ISO/IEC 17025. All information regarding the use of this CRM can be found on the certificate of analysis. |
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| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| mp | 234-236.5 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-30°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352210 |