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Capsaicin (C18H27NO3) — Properties, Uses & Safety

🍎 Food Chemistry & Flavor

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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