Overview
The compound responsible for the burning sensation in chili peppers, also used in pain-relief creams and pepper spray.
- IUPAC Name
- (E)-N-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-8-methylnon-6-enamide
- CAS Number
- 404-86-4
- PubChem CID
- 1548943
- Molecular Formula
- C18H27NO3
- Molar Mass
- 305.412 g/mol
- State at STP
- solid
- Appearance
- White crystalline solid; intensely pungent
Safety Information
GHS Hazard Codes
H302H312H315H317H319H335
GHS Pictograms
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