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1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine

Common names

Caffeine

6-dione

1,3,7-Trimethyl-3

7-dihydro-1H-purine-2

Compound Introduction

Chemical Formula

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Molar Mass

C8H12N4O2

The molar mass of this compound is 196.24 grams.

3 ways caffeine is commonly used

Usages

  • Coffee

1

  • Tea

2

  • Dietary Supplements

3

  • 2D structure

Facts

Trimethylxanthine is an alkaloid from the xanthine group which performs as a stimulant to the cardiac muscle central nervous system, resulting in sleeplessness.

Fact #1

Fact #2

Caffeine has been used as a medicinal and recreational drug since before recorded history, by consumption of caffeine bearing plants.

  • 3D structure

More interesting facts

If used excessively it can also cause hallucinations.

Fact #3

Fact #4

Caffeine is a trimethylxanthine in which the three methyl groups are located at positions 1, 3, and 7. A purine alkaloid that occurs naturally in tea and coffee.

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