Capsaicin
USP/1091108 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-trans-6-nonenamide
CAS Number: 404-86-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C18H27NO3
Molecular Weight: 305.41
MDL Number: MFCD00017259
Linear Formula: (CH3)2CHCH=CH(CH2)4CONHCH2C6H3-4-(OH)-3-(OCH3)
Product Type: Chemical
API family | capsaicin |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C18H27NO3/c1-14(2)8-6- |
InChI key | YKPUWZUDDOIDPM-SOFGYWHQSA |
manufacturer/tradename | USP |
mp | 62-65 °C (lit.) |
SMILES string | COc1cc(CNC(=O)CCCCC=CC( |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
Application: | Capsaicin USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays. Also used to prepare standard solutions for the assay, identification, composition and strength analysis according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP): • Capsaicin • Capsicum Oleoresin • Capsicum • Ginger Tincture |
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 product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() ![]() |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
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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 |