Capsaicin(E/Z-Mixture)

• Catalog No.: C175680
• CAS Number: 7553-53-9
• M. F.: C18H27NO3
• M. W.: 305.41188
• Storage: -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (6E)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methylnon-6-enamide
• IUPAC Traditional name: capsaicin
• Synonyms: (E/Z)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide; N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-6-nonenamide

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 7553-53-9

PROPERTIES

• Solubility: Chloroform
• Solubility: DMSO
• Solubility: Methanol
• Apperance: Off-White to Pale Yellow Solid
• Melting Point: 60-62°C
• Storage Condition: -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

DETAILS

Description (English)

A representative lot is a 5:1 E:Z mixture.Has been isolated from paprika and cayenne. It is used as a tool in neurobiological research. Prototype vanilloid receptor agonist. Topical analgesic.

REFERENCES

• Molnar, et al.: Arzneim.-Forsch., 15, 718 (1965)
• Monsereenusorn,Y., et al.: Crit. Rev. Toxicol., 10, 321 (1965)