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| Version | 1.0 |
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| Creation date | 2018-04-10 11:11:53 UTC |
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| Update date | 2018-04-16 14:34:06 UTC |
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| FoodComEx ID | PC001060 |
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| FoodDB Record | FDB012411 |
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| Chemical Information |
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| Name | Capsaicin |
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| Description | Capsaicin is a secondary metabolite of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is an irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact. |
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| CAS Number | 404-86-4 |
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| Structure | |
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| Synonyms | | Synonym | Source |
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| (6E)-N-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-8-methylnon-6-enamide | biospider | | (E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide | biospider | | (E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide(8cl) | biospider | | (e)-capsaicin | biospider | | (E)8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-Nonenamide | biospider | | 6-Nonenamide, 8-methyl-N-vanillyl-, (E)- | biospider | | 6-Nonenamide, 8-methyl-N-vanillyl-, (E)- (8CI) | biospider | | 8-Methyl-N-Vanillyl-6-Nonenamide | biospider | | 8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide, (E)- | biospider | | 8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-trans-6-nonenamide | biospider | | Axsain | db_source | | Capsacutin | db_source | | Capsaicine | biospider | | Capsaiene | db_source | | Capsidol | biospider | | Capsin | biospider | | Capzasin | biospider | | E-capsaicin | biospider | | Epsilon-capsaicin | biospider | | FEMA 3404 | db_source | | Gelcen | biospider | | Isodecenoate | biospider | | Isodecenoate vanillylamide | Generator | | Isodecenoic acid | biospider | | Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide | biospider | | Mioton | db_source | | n-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-8-methyl-6-nonenamide | biospider | | N-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-8-methylnon-6-enamide | biospider | | N-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-8-methylnon-trans-6-enamide | biospider | | N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)methyl]nonanamide | biospider | | N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-6-nonenamide, 9CI | db_source | | Natural capsaicin | db_source | | Nonenamide, 8-methyl-N-vanillyl-, (E)- | biospider | | Qutenza | biospider | | Styptysat | biospider | | trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide | biospider | | Trans-capsaicin | biospider | | Transacin | biospider | | Zacin | biospider | | Zoderm | biospider | | Zostrix | db_source | | Zostrix (TN) | biospider | | Zostrix HP | biospider |
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| Chemical Formula | C18H27NO3 |
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| IUPAC name | (6Z)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methylnon-6-enimidic acid |
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| InChI Identifier | InChI=1S/C18H27NO3/c1-14(2)8-6-4-5-7-9-18(21)19-13-15-10-11-16(20)17(12-15)22-3/h6,8,10-12,14,20H,4-5,7,9,13H2,1-3H3,(H,19,21)/b8-6- |
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| InChI Key | YKPUWZUDDOIDPM-VURMDHGXSA-N |
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| Isomeric SMILES | COC1=C(O)C=CC(CNC(=O)CCCC\C=C/C(C)C)=C1 |
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| Average Molecular Weight | 305.4119 |
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| Monoisotopic Molecular Weight | 305.199093735 |
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| Chemical Taxonomy |
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| Class | Polyphenols |
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| Family | Not Available |
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| Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental |
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| Property | Value | Reference |
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| Experimental logP | Not Available | |
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| Experimental Water Solubility | Not Available | |
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| Melting Point | Mp 64-65° | DFC |
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| Foods of Origin |
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| Bell pepper, hot chili |
| Production Data |
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| Production Method | commercial |
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| Production Method Reference | Not Available |
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| Production Method Reference File | Not Available |
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| Quantity Available | 1 to 2 mg |
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| Delivery Time | 2 weeks |
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| Storage Form | powder |
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| Storage Conditions | 4°C |
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| Stability | Not Available |
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| Purity | >98% |
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| Spectra |
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| Spectral Data Upon Request | Not Available |
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| Provider Information |
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| Contact Name | Contact Institution | Contact Email |
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| Claudine Manach | INRAE, Human Nutrition, Research Center Clermont-Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Clermont-Ferrand, FR, F-63122 | claudine.manach@inra.fr |
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| Commercial Vendors |
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| AKSci | N735 |
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| Cayman Chemical | 10010743 |
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| Cayman Chemical | 92350 |
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| Glentham | GP1219 |
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| Glentham | GP2777 |
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| Toronto Research Chemicals | C175685 |
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