Capsaicin

C₁₈H₂₇NO₃

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

CAS: 404-86-4

अवलोकन

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

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 27 1.0080
Carbon C 18 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

H
8.9%
C
70.8%
O
15.7%

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Severe irritant to eyes and mucous membranes

Structure

SMILES

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

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
305.41 g/mol
घनत्व
1.0110 g/cm³
गलनांक
65.0 °C
क्वथनांक
210.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
0.013 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
305.1991
XLogP
3.6
TPSA
58.6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
9
Heavy Atoms
22
Complexity
341.0

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).