Capsaicin

C₁₈H₂₇NO₃

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

CAS: 404-86-4

概述

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

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 27 1.0080
Carbon C 18 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

元素组成

H
Hydrogen ×27
8.9%
C
Carbon ×18
70.8%
N
Nitrogen ×1
4.6%
O
Oxygen ×3
15.7%

用途

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

趣味知识

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Severe irritant to eyes and mucous membranes

Structure

SMILES

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

属性

类型
organic
状态
solid
摩尔质量
305.41 g/mol
密度
1.0110 g/cm³
熔点
65.0 °C
沸点
210.0 °C
溶解度
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

相关化合物

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Asparagine

C₄H₈N₂O₃

Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Dimethyl Carbonate

C₃H₆O₃

Dopamine

C₈H₁₁NO₂

Bromothymol Blue

C₂₇H₂₈Br₂O₅S

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).