Capsaicin

C₁₈H₂₇NO₃

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

CAS: 404-86-4

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 27 1.0080
Carbon C 18 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

원소 구성

H
8.9%
C
70.8%
O
15.7%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

  • ⚠ Severe irritant to eyes and mucous membranes

Structure

SMILES

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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
305.41 g/mol
밀도
1.0110 g/cm³
녹는점
65.0 °C
끓는점
210.0 °C
용해도
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).