CAS 8000-95-1

Caffeine sodium benzoate

Description:

Caffeine sodium benzoate is a chemical compound that combines caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant, with sodium benzoate, a widely used preservative. This compound is often utilized in the food and beverage industry for its flavor-enhancing properties and as a preservative. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder and is soluble in water, which makes it suitable for various formulations. Caffeine sodium benzoate exhibits the stimulant effects of caffeine, promoting alertness and reducing fatigue, while sodium benzoate contributes antimicrobial properties, helping to extend shelf life. The compound is generally recognized as safe when used within established limits, although excessive consumption can lead to side effects associated with caffeine, such as insomnia or increased heart rate. Its applications extend beyond food products to pharmaceuticals, where it may be used in formulations aimed at enhancing the bioavailability of caffeine. Overall, caffeine sodium benzoate serves as a multifunctional ingredient in various industries, balancing flavor enhancement, preservation, and stimulant effects.

Formula: C₈H₁₀N₄O₂·C₇H₆O₂·Na

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10N4O2.C7H6O2.Na/c1-10-4-9-6-5(10)7(13)12(3)8(14)11(6)2;8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h4H,1-3H3;1-5H,(H,8,9);

InChI key: InChIKey=WKDXHXLJUHINND-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(O)(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1.[Na].O=C1C2=C(N(C)C(=O)N1C)N=CN2C

Synonyms:

• 1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-, mixt. contg.
• Annaca
• Benzoic acid, sodium salt (1:1), mixt. with 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione
• Benzoic acid, sodium salt, mixt. with 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione
• Caffeine Sodium Benzoate
• Caffeine benzoate sodium
• Caffeine, compd. with sodium benzoate
• Caffeine-sodium benzoate mixture
• Sodium benzoate, compd. with caffeine
• Sodium benzoate-caffeine
• Sodium caffeine benzoate

Caffeine sodium benzoate

Controlled Product

CAS: 8000-95-1

Caffeine sodium benzoate is a compound that is used in the preparation of intravenous injection solutions. It is an ionic compound of caffeine and sodium benzoate, which can be prepared by dissolving the two compounds in water. Caffeine sodium benzoate is administered to animals as a stimulant to increase locomotor activity. Caffeine has been shown to have anticarcinogenic effects on skin cancer cells through its ability to inhibit DNA synthesis and promote apoptosis. However, caffeine sodium benzoate does not show these effects at sublethal doses for mice.

Formula: C₈H₁₀N₄O₂•C₇H₆O₂•Na

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 339.3 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FC178379