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5743-12-4

Name CAFFEINE
CAS 5743-12-4
EINECS(EC#) 200-362-1
Molecular Formula C8H10N4O2
MDL Number MFCD00005758
Molecular Weight 194.19
MOL File 5743-12-4.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance White or almost white, crystalline powder or silky, white or almost white crystals.
Melting point  234-236.5 °C(lit.)
density  1.23
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Sparingly soluble in water, freely soluble in boiling water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent). It dissolves in concentrated solutions of alkali benzoates or salicylates.
Water Solubility  21.46g/L(25 ºC)
CAS DataBase Reference 5743-12-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements 
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Statements 
S16:Keep away from sources of ignition-No smoking .
S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
RIDADR  UN 1544 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  EV6475000
10
HS Code  29393000

Hazard Information