Capsaicin
puriss., ¡Ý99.0% (HPLC)


Synonym£º 8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-trans-6-nonenamide

Molecular Formula£º(CH3)2CHCH=CH(CH2)4CONHCH2C6H3-4-(OH)-3-(OCH3)

Molecular Weight£º305.41

CAS Number£º404-86-4

Descriptions

Other Notes Active component of cayenne pepper

Biochem/physiol Actions Prototype vanilloid receptor agonist. Neurotoxin; activates sensory neurons that give rise to unmyelinated C-fibers, many of which contain substance P. Topical application desensitizes the sensory nerve endings giving a paradoxical antinociceptive effect; systemic administration can be neurotoxic to capsaicin-sensitive cells, especially in newborn animals.

Properties

grade puriss.

assay ¡Ý99.0% (HPLC)

mp 62-65 ¡ãC(lit.)

storage temp. 2-8¡ãC