Caffeine Citrate is commercial citrate of caffeine, though not a definite salt. It is the alkaloid caffeine, with a portion of adherent citric acid, as indicated by its pharmacopoeial name (citrated caffeine). Its general action and uses are the same as those given under caffeine. Caffeine citrate is used chiefly as a remedy for the idiopathic headache (migraine). This salt is very soluble in water, and is assimilated much more readily than pure caffeine when taken into the stomach. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Methylxanthines. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Caffeine, Citrated, Cafcit and Citrated caffeine. Its PubChem CID is 6241.
Caffeine citrate
| CAS No | 69-22-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C14H18N4O9 |
| Molecular Weight | 386.31 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione |
Zoho Contact Form
"*" indicates required fields
Frequently Asked Questions
Caffeine Citrate is commercial citrate of caffeine, though not a definite salt. It is the alkaloid caffeine, with a portion of adherent citric acid, as indicated by its pharmacopoeial name (citrated caffeine).
The listed CAS number is 69-22-7.
The listed molecular formula is C14H18N4O9.
The listed molecular weight is 386.31 g/mol.
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione.
The source lists Caffeine, Citrated, Cafcit and Citrated caffeine.