Record Information
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Creation date2018-04-10 11:11:53 UTC
Update date2018-04-16 14:34:06 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC001060
FoodDB RecordFDB012411
Chemical Information
NameCapsaicin
DescriptionCapsaicin 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.
CAS Number404-86-4
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
(6E)-N-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-8-methylnon-6-enamidebiospider
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamidebiospider
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide(8cl)biospider
(e)-capsaicinbiospider
(E)8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-Nonenamidebiospider
6-Nonenamide, 8-methyl-N-vanillyl-, (E)-biospider
6-Nonenamide, 8-methyl-N-vanillyl-, (E)- (8CI)biospider
8-Methyl-N-Vanillyl-6-Nonenamidebiospider
8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide, (E)-biospider
8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-trans-6-nonenamidebiospider
Axsaindb_source
Capsacutindb_source
Capsaicinebiospider
Capsaienedb_source
Capsidolbiospider
Capsinbiospider
Capzasinbiospider
E-capsaicinbiospider
Epsilon-capsaicinbiospider
FEMA 3404db_source
Gelcenbiospider
Isodecenoatebiospider
Isodecenoate vanillylamideGenerator
Isodecenoic acidbiospider
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamidebiospider
Miotondb_source
n-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-8-methyl-6-nonenamidebiospider
N-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-8-methylnon-6-enamidebiospider
N-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-8-methylnon-trans-6-enamidebiospider
N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)methyl]nonanamidebiospider
N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-6-nonenamide, 9CIdb_source
Natural capsaicindb_source
Nonenamide, 8-methyl-N-vanillyl-, (E)-biospider
Qutenzabiospider
Styptysatbiospider
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamidebiospider
Trans-capsaicinbiospider
Transacinbiospider
Zacinbiospider
Zodermbiospider
Zostrixdb_source
Zostrix (TN)biospider
Zostrix HPbiospider
Chemical FormulaC18H27NO3
IUPAC name(6Z)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methylnon-6-enimidic acid
InChI IdentifierInChI=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-
InChI KeyYKPUWZUDDOIDPM-VURMDHGXSA-N
Isomeric SMILESCOC1=C(O)C=CC(CNC(=O)CCCC\C=C/C(C)C)=C1
Average Molecular Weight305.4119
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight305.199093735
Chemical Taxonomy
ClassPolyphenols
FamilyNot Available
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Melting PointMp 64-65°DFC
Foods of Origin
Bell pepper, hot chili
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity Available1 to 2 mg
Delivery Time2 weeks
Storage Formpowder
Storage Conditions4°C
StabilityNot Available
Purity>98%
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
Contact NameContact InstitutionContact Email
Claudine ManachINRAE, Human Nutrition, Research Center Clermont-Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Clermont-Ferrand, FR, F-63122claudine.manach@inra.fr
Commercial Vendors
AKSci N735
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Glentham GP1219
Glentham GP2777
Toronto Research Chemicals C175685