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The Caffeine chemical formula | The compound C8H10N4O2 represents Caffeine, a natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, and cocoa.

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂ • psychoactive substance

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Caffeine C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Caffeine compound | chemical formula of C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

The chemical formula C₈H₁₀N₄O₂ represents Caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant and the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive substance.

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The chemical formula C₈H₁₀N₄O₂ represents Caffeine, a naturally occurring alkaloid and central nervous system stimulant.

It consists of eight carbon atoms, ten hydrogen atoms, four nitrogen atoms, and two oxygen atoms. Caffeine belongs to the xanthine class and features a fused ring system.

Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, cacao, and many energy drinks. It acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist, reducing fatigue and increasing alertness. It is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world.

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