Capsaicin |
Cayenne |
Capsaicin Systematic name (E)-N- (4-hydroxy- 3-methoxybenzyl) - 8-methylnon-6-enamide Molecular formula C18H27NO3 SMILES CC(C)/C=C/CCCCC(NCC1=CC (OC)=C(O)C=C1)=O CAS number [404-86-4] Molecular mass 305.41 g/mol Melting point 62 - 65 °C The chemical compound capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) is the active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is an irritant for mammals including humans and produces a sensation of burni ...
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Capsaicin Organizations
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