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Capsaicin

Name: Capsaicin
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United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-trans-6-nonenamide

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Linear Formula:

(CH₃)₂CHCH=CH(CH₂)₄CONHCH₂C₆H₃-4-(OH)-3-(OCH₃)

CAS Number:

404-86-4

Molecular Weight:

305.41

UNSPSC Code:

41116107

NACRES:

NA.24

PubChem Substance ID:

329749225

MDL number:

MFCD00017259

Beilstein/REAXYS Number:

2816484

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Properties

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

agency

USP

API family

capsaicin

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

62-65 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)
pharmaceutical

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COc1cc(CNC(=O)CCCC\C=C\C(C)C)ccc1O

InChI

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 key

YKPUWZUDDOIDPM-SOFGYWHQSA-N

Gene Information

human ... TRPV1(7442)

Description

General description

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Application

Capsaicin USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard solutions for the assay, identification, composition and strength analysis according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):

Capsaicin
Capsicum Oleoresin
Capsicum
Ginger Tincture

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. Active component of chili peppers.

Prototype vanilloid receptor agonist; neurotoxin. Active component of chili peppers.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.

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This Item	PHL89520	Y0000671	PHR1450
USP 1091108 Capsaicin	PHL89520 Capsaicin	Y0000671 Capsaicin	Supelco PHR1450 Capsaicin
description United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard	description phyproof^® Reference Substance	description European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard	description Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material
manufacturer/tradename USP	manufacturer/tradename PhytoLab	manufacturer/tradename EDQM	manufacturer/tradename -
grade pharmaceutical primary standard	grade primary reference standard	grade pharmaceutical primary standard	grade pharmaceutical secondary standard, certified reference material
application(s) pharmaceutical (small molecule)	application(s) food and beverages	application(s) pharmaceutical (small molecule)	application(s) pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format neat	format neat	format neat	format neat
storage temp. 2-8°C	storage temp. 2-8°C	storage temp. 2-8°C	storage temp. 2-8°C
agency USP	agency -	agency -	agency traceable to USP 1091108, traceable to Ph. Eur. Y0000671

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Pictograms

GHS06,GHS08,GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

H300,H315,H317,H318,H334,H335

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

Flash Point (°F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

113 °C - closed cup

Precautionary Statements

P261 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338

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