Caffeine Citrate

• CAT Number: R059366
• CAS Number: 69-22-7
• Molecular Formula: C14H18N4O9
• Molecular Weight: 386.317
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid 3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-?1H-purine-2,6-dione; Citrated Caffeine
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;1,3,7-trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10N4O2.C6H8O7/c1-10-4-9-6-5(10)7(13)12(3)8(14)11(6)2;7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10/h4H,1-3H3;13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: RCQXSQPPHJPGOF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CN1C=NC2=C1C(=O)N(C(=O)N2C)C.C(C(=O)O)C(CC(=O)O)(C(=O)O)O

Caffeine Citrate is a compound formed by combining caffeine with citric acid, resulting in a more water-soluble and bioavailable form of caffeine. It is primarily used as a central nervous system stimulant and respiratory stimulant, particularly in neonatal care to treat apnea of prematurity—a condition where premature infants stop breathing for short periods. Caffeine Citrate is preferred in this context due to its rapid onset of action and predictable pharmacokinetics. Additionally, it is used in over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements to improve alertness and reduce fatigue.