Capsaicin Cas: 404-86-4
| Catalog Number | XD91960 |
| Product Name | Capsaicin |
| CAS | 404-86-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H27NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 305.41 |
| Storage Details | 2-8°C |
| Harmonized Tariff Code | 29399990 |
Product Specification
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay | 99% min |
| Melting point | 62-65 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 210-220 C |
| density | 1.1037 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5100 (estimate) |
| Fp | 113 °C |
| solubility | H2O: insoluble |
| pka | 9.76±0.20(Predicted) |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
Capsaicin is what makes chili peppers hot. It is an irritant for mam- mals, but not for birds.
Capsaicin is a nonpolar molecule; it dissolves in fats and oils.
As an ingredient in medicines, capsaicin is used to relieve pain from arthritis, muscle aches, and sprains.
Capsaicin is also used in pepper spray.
It is used as a tool in neurobiological research.
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