Caffeine Toxicity (LD50)
The median lethal dose (LD50) for Caffeine is 192 mg per 1 *
*Input desired mass in the textbox above to scale the results. Value is measured via oral route in rat(s)
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*Input desired mass in the textbox above to scale the results. Value is measured via oral route in rat(s)
Compound Information
Caffeine (Also known as: 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine, Thein) appears as odorless white powder or white glistening needles, usually melted together. It is odorless and has a bitter taste. Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychostimulant drug in the world and is mostly consumed in the form of coffee. Solutions in water are neutral to litmus. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.
Molecular weight: 194.19
Chemical formula: C8H10N4O2
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References
This online tool may be cited as follows
MLA | "Quest Database™ Caffeine Toxicity (LD50)." AAT Bioquest, Inc., 1 Sep. 2024, https://www.aatbio.com/resources/toxicity-lethality-median-dose-td50-ld50/caffeine. | |
APA | AAT Bioquest, Inc. (2024, September 1). Quest Database™ Caffeine Toxicity (LD50). AAT Bioquest. https://www.aatbio.com/resources/toxicity-lethality-median-dose-td50-ld50/caffeine. | |
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