Description

Caffeine anhydrous is a concentrated, dehydrated form of natural caffeine, occurring as a white or slightly creamy crystalline powder. It has a typical, slightly bitter taste and is odourless. Thanks to its high purity and stability, it is a key ingredient in energy products, dietary supplements and stimulants.

It is valued for its stimulating properties on the nervous system, improving concentration and physical performance. Anhydrous caffeine is also ideal for industrial and pharmaceutical applications where raw material purity and predictable activity are essential.

Technical aspects

The product is available as a free-flowing powder or silky crystals. It is characterised by high chemical purity and low moisture and impurity content

Parameter Value
Appearance Crystalline powder or silky crystals
Colour White to slightly creamy
Taste and odour Typical, slightly bitter; odourless
Transparency of solution Transparent, colourless
Content (purity) 98.5 – 101.5%
Loss in mass after drying max 0.5%
Sulphated ash max 0.1%
Melting point 234–239°C
Acidity ≤ 0.2 ml 0.01M NaOH
Organic impurities < 0.1%
Total number of microorganisms < 1000 cfu/g
Yeast and moulds < 100 cfu/g
E. coli < 10 cfu/g
Heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As, Hg) Pb ≤ 3 ppm, Cd ≤ 1 ppm, As ≤ 2 ppm, Hg ≤ 0.1 ppm

Application

Anhydrous caffeine is mainly used in the dietary supplement, energy drink and pharmaceutical industries as a natural stimulant to improve concentration and performance. It is also used in painkillers and metabolism-boosting preparations.

In addition, it is used in the cosmetics industry as an ingredient in anti-cellulite creams and hair growth products. Thanks to its stable anhydrous form, it is ideal for dry, encapsulated and loose formulations.

Storage

Store in a cool (10–25°C), dry and well-ventilated place. Avoid direct sunlight and contact with moisture. Store in a tightly closed container.

Package

The product is available in 25 kg paper bags with PE inserts, which ensure tightness, protection from light and ease of transport. Other formats available on request.