Name the alkaloid that presents in coffee and explain its use.
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Nonvolatile alkaloids
Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) is the alkaloid most present in green and roasted coffee beans. ... The solubility of caffeine in water increases with temperature and with the addition of chlorogenic acids, citric acid, or tartaric acid, all of which are present in green coffee beans.
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Chemicals found in coffee can be categorized in the following groups:
(1) Acids and anhydrides. Quinic acid, 3,5-Di-caffeoylquinic acid.
(2) Alkaloids. Caffeine, Putrescine, Theophylline, Trigonelline.
(3) Alcohols. Quinic acid, Acetoin.
(4)Aldehydes.
(5)Carbohydrates.
(6)Esters. 3,5-Di-caffeoylquinic acid.
(7)Furans.
(8)Hydrocarbons | Lipids | Oils | Waxes.
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