Molar mass of caffeine (C8H10N4O2)

The molar mass of caffeine (C8H10N4O2) is 194.194 g/mol.

Step-by-step calculation

Element	Atoms	Atomic mass	Subtotal
Carbon	× 8	12.011	= 96.088
Hydrogen	× 10	1.008	= 10.08
Nitrogen	× 4	14.007	= 56.028
Oxygen	× 2	15.999	= 31.998
Total			194.194 g/mol

Percent composition by element

Carbon 49.48%
Hydrogen 5.19%
Nitrogen 28.85%
Oxygen 16.48%

Caffeine facts

Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline compound that belongs to a family of natural stimulants called methylxanthines.
It occurs naturally in coffee beans, tea leaves, cacao, and kola nuts, and it is added to many soft drinks and energy drinks.
Caffeine keeps people alert by blocking adenosine receptors in the brain, which normally promote feelings of drowsiness.

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H₂O NaCl CO₂ C₆H₁₂O₆ H₂SO₄ Ca(OH)₂ CuSO₄·5H₂O C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

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Related compounds

CO(NH₂)₂ Urea C₈H₉NO₂ Acetaminophen C₃H₅N₃O₉ Nitroglycerin C₇H₅N₃O₆ Trinitrotoluene (NH₄)₂CO₃ Ammonium carbonate NH₄HCO₃ Ammonium bicarbonate

FAQ

What is the molar mass of C8H10N4O2?

The molar mass of caffeine (C8H10N4O2) is 194.194 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of C8H10N4O2?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in C8H10N4O2, then add the results: 8 × 12.011 (C) + 10 × 1.008 (H) + 4 × 14.007 (N) + 2 × 15.999 (O) = 194.194 g/mol.

What percentage of C8H10N4O2 is Carbon?

Carbon makes up 49.48% of the mass of caffeine (C8H10N4O2).