Caffeine

Caffeine (CAS 58-08-2) is a naturally derived alkaloid sourced primarily from coffee, tea, and guarana, and is also produced synthetically for industrial supply. Known in tea-based contexts as theine, it functions as a stimulant and bittering agent across food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.

In energy drinks, sports nutrition products, and functional beverages, it is dosed as an active stimulant ingredient, with formulations typically built around standardized inclusion rates. Pharmaceutical manufacturers use it as an active or adjuvant ingredient in analgesic tablets.

It is frequently utilized in cold remedies and migraine formulations, where it enhances the efficacy of co-active compounds. Food and confectionery producers incorporate it as a FEMA 2224-approved flavoring agent to deliver characteristic bitterness.

This ingredient is found in products such as caffeinated gummies, chocolate coatings, and flavored snacks. Contract formulators in the nutraceutical space also use it in capsule and tablet formats targeting cognitive performance and pre-workout supplementation.

The product is supplied as a white crystalline powder in both anhydrous and monohydrate forms. Standard grades include USP, BP, Ph. Eur., and food-grade, with pharmaceutical grades being the most commonly specified for regulated applications.

Bulk supply is available in kilogram and metric-ton quantities to meet both development-scale and commercial production requirements. This ensures a reliable supply chain for manufacturers operating in the global food and pharmaceutical sectors.