Caffeine

Caffeine

Caffeine is a xanthine alkaloid compound that acts as a stimulant in humans. Caffeine is sometimes called guaranine when found in guarana, mateine when found in mate, and theine when found in tea.

The chemical is also known as 1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6(3H,7H)-dione.

Properties

Density and phase 1.2 g/cm³, solid

Solubility in water Slightly soluble

Other solvents Soluble in ethyl acetate, chloroform, pyrimidine, pyrrole, tetrahydrofuran solution; moderately soluble in alcohol, acetone; slightly soluble in petroleum ether, ether, benzene.

Melting point 237 °C

Boiling point 178 °C (sublimes)

Acidity (pKa) 10.4 (40 °C)

Top 10 Caffeine Health Benefits

1. In Japan researchers have shown that caffeine increases memory. Also, a newer study out of Johns Hopkins University showed that a 200mg caffeine pill helped boost memory consolidation.

2. Caffeine mixed with carbs replenishes muscle glycogen concentrations faster after exercise.

3. Caffeine detoxes the liver and cleanses the colon when taken as acaffeine enema.

4. Caffeine is better than sleep when you need to be alert while driving.

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