C₈H₁₀N₄O₂C8H10N4O2194.1900 g·mol⁻¹
Molar mass194.190 g·mol⁻¹calc 194.194 • Atomic weights: CIAAW 2021 (conventional atomic weights)
FormulaC₈H₁₀N₄O₂C8H10N4O2
Classorganic • covalentsolid
| Element | Count | Mass (g/mol) | Mass % |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 8 | 96.088 | 49.48% |
| H | 10 | 10.080 | 5.19% |
| N | 4 | 56.028 | 28.85% |
| O | 2 | 31.998 | 16.48% |
Physical properties
- State at STP
- solid
- Density
- 1.23 g·cm⁻³ (solid at 20 °C, 1 atm)
- Melting point
- 509 K (1 atm (sublimes))
- Boiling point
- —
Structure & bonding
Methylated xanthine — fused purine ring with carbonyls. Stimulant.
Occurrence & preparation
Natural product in coffee, tea, cacao. Extracted from plant material.
Uses
- Stimulant beverage
- Pharmaceutical
Safety
Excessive intake causes adverse effects; pure powder toxic if ingested.
Consult current SDS. — consult current SDS before handling.