Caffeine
A widely consumed methylxanthine stimulant that blocks adenosine receptors in the brain, promoting wakefulness and alertness. Medically, it is used in combination with analgesics for headaches, as a respiratory stimulant in premature infants, and is being studied for neuroprotective effects in conditions like Parkinson's disease. Excessive intake can cause anxiety, insomnia, and elevated heart rate.
Peso molecular
194,1900 g/mol
LogP
-0,10
TPSA
58,40 Ų
Regla de cinco de Lipinski
Cumple
Áreas terapéuticas
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Estructura 2D
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SMILES
Cn1c(=O)c2c(ncn2C)n(C)c1=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H10N4O2/c1-10-4-9-6-5(10)7(13)12(3)8(14)11(6)2/h4H,1-3H3
Molecular Formula
C8H10N4O2
HBD / HBA
- / 3
Enlaces Rotables
0
Átomos Pesados
14
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Preguntas frecuentes
A widely consumed methylxanthine stimulant that blocks adenosine receptors in the brain, promoting wakefulness and alertness. Medically, it is used in combination with analgesics for headaches, as a respiratory stimulant in premature infants, and is being studied for neuroprotective effects in conditions like Parkinson's disease. Excessive intake can cause anxiety, insomnia, and elevated heart rate.
Yes, Caffeine is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL113. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 2519. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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