CAFFEINE
 
 
 

                                        1,3,7-trimethylxanthine

Caffeine is an alkaloid found in tea leaves, kola nuts, coffee, and cocoa beans.  It's molecular formula is C₈H₁₀N₄O₂.  The molecular weight of caffeine is 194.19 and its composition is as follows:
                            C    49.98%
                            H       5.19%
                            N    28.85%
                            O    16.48%

Caffeine is a Central Nervous System stimulant, and also serves as a diuretic.
Besides being in some pain relievers, caffeine is more often associated with chocolate, and beverages such as coffee, tea, cocoa, and carbonated beverages.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

                                                                                            Page by:  Kimberley Dickey
 
 
 

References:
Coffee cup picture found at:   http://www.realcoffee.co.uk/
Dr.  Pepper picture found at:  http://www.wiw.org/~chris/drpepper/
For more information on Caffeine and Diet visit: http://health.excite.com/content/asset/adam_nutrition_diet_and_caffeine