Theacrine

Description

Theacrine is a purine alkaloid, and Pure Rawz sells it as tablets and a powder. Each batch is checked for 99%+ purity. It’s intended for research use only.

About Theacrine

Theacrine is 1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid, a purine alkaloid found in kucha tea (Camellia assamica var. kucha) and some Coffea species. It’s structurally close to caffeine.

It’s sold in supplements under the brand name TeaCrine.

How it acts in research models

Theacrine blocks adenosine receptors like caffeine, and it also acts on dopamine D1 and D2 receptors. Studies suggest the body doesn’t build tolerance to it as quickly.

Its heart rate and blood pressure effects were smaller than caffeine’s in the published studies.

Theacrine research

Small human studies, such as the 2016 trial by Taylor and colleagues, reported better energy and focus ratings without the tolerance seen with caffeine over eight weeks.

Animal work shows anti-inflammatory and pain-related effects.

To read the original papers, start with this PubMed search for Theacrine.

Options and prices

There are 5 ways to buy it, from $20.75 to $62.29:

• Tablets, 150mg per tablet/20ct/3g: $31.13
• Tablets, 150mg per tablet/40ct/6g: $54.09
• Powder, 1g: $20.75
• Powder, 5g: $36.07
• Powder, 10g: $62.29

Tablets are pressed with a fixed amount per tablet, shown in the size option along with the count.

The powder is the bulk form, for labs that weigh their own amounts. Use a milligram scale for accuracy.

Study design notes

Cognition studies often test a compound in a deficit model, for example after sleep loss, stress or a drug that impairs memory, because effects are easier to see there than in healthy animals.

Start with the smallest size to confirm solubility and handling, then scale up once the protocol is set.

Test a range of amounts if you can. Many cognition compounds have an inverted-U response, where too much works worse than a moderate amount.

Theacrine specifications

• Compound: Theacrine
• Also known as: 1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid
• CAS number: 2309-49-1
• Molecular formula: C9H12N4O3
• Molar mass: 224.2 g/mol
• Structure: tetramethyluric acid
• Class: purine alkaloid
• Forms: tablets and powder
• Options: 5 sizes and forms
• Purity: 99% or higher, verified by first- and third-party testing
• Use: laboratory research only

Quality and testing

We test each batch for identity and purity before it ships, using HPLC and mass spectrometry, with independent third-party checks on top of our own.

The batch number on the label matches the certificate of analysis. If your lab keeps paperwork on file, ask us for it and we’ll email it over.

Keeping it fresh

Keep the container sealed at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and sunlight. Write the date you opened or mixed it on the label, so anyone else in the lab knows how old it is.

Safe handling

Handle it the way you’d handle any research chemical: gloves, eye protection and a clean bench. Don’t eat or drink where you work with it.

Keep it out of reach of anyone who isn’t trained, and dispose of used syringes, vials and wipes according to your lab’s waste rules.

Before you start

• a milligram scale, since powder has to be weighed
• a suitable solvent if you’re making your own solution, such as DMSO or propylene glycol

Often ordered alongside

• ZEN Capsules: ZEN is a capsule formula of compounds studied for calm and stress, aimed at relaxation research.
• J-147 + Dihexa + Noopept Capsules, combining J147, Dihexa and Noopept
• FGL: FGL is a 15-amino-acid peptide from the neural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM).
• Noopept + NAD + Stack, combining Noopept and NAD+
• Orexin B: Orexin B, or hypocretin-2, is a 28-amino-acid linear neuropeptide cut from the same precursor as orexin A.

For the wider range, visit our nootropics sections.

Similar compounds compared

Pramipexole: Pramipexole is a non-ergot dopamine agonist from Boehringer Ingelheim, approved in the US in 1997 as Mirapex for Parkinson’s disease and later for restless legs syndrome.

Methylene Blue: Methylene blue is a phenothiazine dye first made in 1876. It accepts and donates electrons, and at low concentrations it can feed electrons into the mitochondrial chain.

Common questions about Theacrine

Is Theacrine in stock?

Yes. It’s in stock and ships from our warehouse after your order clears.

Does it come with a certificate of analysis?

Yes. Every batch is tested, and we’ll email the certificate of analysis for your batch number on request.

Can it be used in people or animals?

No. It’s sold for laboratory research only and isn’t approved for human or veterinary use.

How should I store it?

Follow the storage section above. In short: cold and dark for freeze-dried vials, room temperature and dry for capsules, tablets, powders and liquids, unless the label says otherwise.

What forms does it come in?

Tablets and a powder. Pick the one you want from the dropdown on this page.

Buy Theacrine online

Theacrine is in stock from $20.75. Choose your option, add it to the cart and check out in a couple of minutes.

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For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.