Caffeine

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Caffeine belongs to a class of chemicals known as methylxanthines, which are commonly found naturally in coffee, tea, and cacao. It is a central nervous system stimulant, which increases blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing rate. Due to these effects, caffeine increases alertness and energy. Caffeine is also a diuretic.

Consumer products that commonly contain caffeine

  • Eye creams
  • Anti-cellulite products
  • Hair growth serums
  • Shampoos
  • Energy-boosting skin treatments

Instruments used to detect, measure, and analyze caffeine in consumer products

  • HPLC with UV-Vis or Diode Array Detector
  • Spectrophotometry
  • LC-MS

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Caffeine

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