Caffeine Anhydrous
Anhydrous means without water and caffeine anhydrous is a processed dehydrated form of caffeine. Caffeine anhydrous is becoming more popular as a supplement for weight loss and improved athletic performance. It is also present in food products such as caffeinated gum and energy bars.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Melting point | 235–238°C |
| Solubility | Moderately soluble in water at room temperature (2 g/100 mL), but quickly soluble in boiling water (66 g/100 mL). It's also soluble in chloroform, acetic acid, acetic anhydride, ethanol, and diethyl ether. |
| pH | A solution of caffeine (1 in 100) has a pH between 5.5 and 6.5 |
APPLICATION
Anhydrous means without water, and caffeine anhydrous, is a processed, dehydrated form of caffeine. Caffeine anhydrous is becoming more popular as a supplement for weight loss and improved athletic performance. It is also present in food products such as caffeinated gum and energy bars.
