Capsaicin

C₁₈H₂₇NO₃

IUPAC: (E)-N-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-8-methylnon-6-enamide

CAS: 404-86-4

Descripción general

Capsaicin is the chemical responsible for the heat in chili peppers. It activates TRPV1 pain receptors, producing a burning sensation without actual tissue damage.

Composición

Elemento	Símbolo	Átomos	Masa atómica
Hydrogen	H	27	1,0080
Carbon	C	18	12,0110
Nitrogen	N	1	14,0070
Oxygen	O	3	15,9990

Composición elemental

Hydrogen ×27

8,9%

Carbon ×18

70,8%

Nitrogen ×1

4,6%

Oxygen ×3

15,7%

Usos

• Topical pain relief
• Pepper spray
• Food flavoring
• Metabolic research

Datos curiosos

✦ Birds cannot taste capsaicin, which allows them to spread pepper seeds

Seguridad

⚠ Severe irritant to eyes and mucous membranes

Structure

SMILES

CC(C)C=CCCCCC(=O)NCC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC

Propiedades

Tipo: organic
Estado: solid
Masa molar: 305,41 g/mol
Densidad: 1,0110 g/cm³
Punto de fusión: 65,0 °C
Punto de ebullición: 210,0 °C
Solubilidad: 0.013 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 305,1991
XLogP: 3,6
TPSA: 58,6 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 2
H-Bond Acceptors: 3
Rotatable Bonds: 9
Heavy Atoms: 22
Complexity: 341,0

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(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

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Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capsaicin?

Capsaicin (C₁₈H₂₇NO₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (E)-N-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-8-methylnon-6-enamide.

What is the molecular weight of Capsaicin?

Capsaicin has a molar mass of 305.41 g/mol.

What state is Capsaicin at room temperature?

Capsaicin is a solid at room temperature.

Is Capsaicin organic or inorganic?

Capsaicin is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Capsaicin?

Capsaicin (C₁₈H₂₇NO₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).