Substance
ID:449555
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione
Synonyms
CaffeineMethyltheobromineCafipelTheineGuaranineCoffeine
IUPAC Traditional name
1,3,7-trimethyl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione
Registration numbers
CAS Number
Properties
Product Information
Application(s)
Psychotonic
Possesses virucidal props
Widely used CNS, respiratory and cardiac stimulant, main effect on the cerebral cortex
In the horse is used to treat colic, heat stroke, circulatory disturbance and fatigue, also for horse doping
Chemosterilant against stored grain pests.
Psychostimulant
Diuretic
Flavouring ingredient
Used in many beverages
Analeptic
Biological Source
Component of coffee beans ( Coffea arabica ), many other Coffea spp., chocolate ( Theobroma cacao ), tea ( Camellia thea ), kolanut ( Cola acuminata ) and several other Cola spp.
and several other plants (Rubiaceae, Sterculiaceae, Theaceae).
Also occurs as a fungal metab. of Claviceps sorghicola
Pharmacology Properties
Mechanism of Action
Modulator of intracellular calcium handling
Inhibitor of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases
Antagonist of adenosine receptors
Molecule Details
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Molecular Spectra
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