"Effect of caffeine on Oxygen Consumption and Metabolic Rate in Very Low Birth Weight Infants with Idiopathic Apnea".
Caffeine.
Table of Contents.
Caffeine molecule: molecule formula, structure and physical properties page 3.
Summary of journal article .page 4 -5.
Review of journal article page 6.
Attached article:.
"Effect of Caffeine on Oxygen Consumption and Metabolic Rate in Very Low Birth Weight Infants with Idiopathic Apnea" .page 7-10.
Caffeine.
Common Name:.
Caffeine.
IUPAC Name:.
1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine; 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-Purine-2,6-dione;.
Caffeine molecular formula is: C8H10N4O2 .
Caffeine is an alkaloid. .
Alkaloids are physiologically active nitrogen-containing compounds produced by plants. The term alkaloid refers to the basic (alkali-like) characteristics of amines.
Alkaloids can be used as anesthetics, in antidepressants and as stimulants, though many are habit forming.
Molecular Structure:.
Its structure is made up of a cyclohexene and a cyclopentene.
Functional groups in molecule: amide, alkane, and alkene.
Physical Properties: .
Molecular weight 194.19.
Boiling point is.178 degrees C.
Melting point is 238 degrees C.
It is extremely soluble in supercritical fluid carbon dioxide and somewhat soluble in water; aqueous solutions of caffeine quickly break down.
Physical features: in solid form it is white in color and is prism-like crystals. It has no odor - it is odorless.
Summary.
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Article.
"Effect of Caffeine on Oxygen Consumption and Metabolic Rate in Very Low Birth Weight Infants with Idiopathic Apnea".
I chose this particular compound because it has such a common place in our everyday lives that to investigate it and find out what effects it has on our bodies besides keeping us awake was intriguing. Investigating its therapeutic value was interesting; I found many articles on how it affects exercise endurance, weight loss, smooth muscle action, our diets and urinary output as our age increases and how it can affect moods and personality.