Capsaicin
SIAL/75049 - certified reference material, TraceCERT®
Synonym: 8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-trans-6-nonenamide
CAS Number: 404-86-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C18H27NO3
Molecular Weight: 305.41
EC Number: 206-969-8
MDL Number: MFCD00017259
Linear Formula: (CH3)2CHCH=CH(CH2)4CONHCH2C6H3-4-(OH)-3-(OCH3)
Product Type: Chemical
format | neat |
grade | TraceCERT® |
certified reference material | |
InChI | 1S/C18H27NO3/c1-14(2)8-6- |
InChI key | YKPUWZUDDOIDPM-SOFGYWHQSA |
mp | 62-65 °C (lit.) |
product line | TraceCERT® |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
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shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | COc1cc(CNC(=O)CCCCC=CC( |
storage condition | under inert gas (argon) |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Prototype vanilloid receptor agonist. Neurotoxin; activates sensory neurons that give rise to unmyelinated C-fibers, many of which contain substance P. Topical application desensitizes the sensory nerve endings giving a paradoxical antinociceptive effect; systemic administration can be neurotoxic to capsaicin-sensitive cells, especially in newborn animals. Active component of chili peppers. |
General description: | This certified reference material (CRM) is produced and certified in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 17034. This CRM is traceable to primary material from an NMI, e.g. NIST or NMIJ. Certified content by quantitative NMR incl. uncertainty and expiry date are given on the certificate. Download your certificate at: http://www.sigma-aldrich. |
Legal Information: | TraceCERT is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H300 - H315 - H317 - H318 - H334 - H335 |
Precautionary statements | P280 - P301 + P310 + P330 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 |
RIDADR | UN 1544PSN1 6.1 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 235.4 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 113 °C - closed cup |
mp | 62-65 °C (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |