Dihydrocapsaicin
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N-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-8-methylnonanamide |
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Other names
N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)methyl]- 8-methyl-nonanamide, Dihydrocapsaicin, 6,7-Dihydrocapsaicin, 8-Methyl-N-vanillylnonanamide, Vanillylamide of 8-methylnonanoic acid, DHC, CCRIS 1589 |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 19408-84-5  |
| PubChem | 107982 |
| ChemSpider | 97096 |
| UNII | W9BV32M08A |
| RTECS number | RA5998000 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C18H29NO3 |
| Molar mass | 307.43 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to off-white solid |
| Solubility in water | Sparingly soluble |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | Toxic (T) |
| R-phrases | R25, R36/37/38 |
| S-phrases | S26, S36/37/39, S45 |
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| Heat | Above Peak (SR: 15,000,000) |
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Dihydrocapsaicin is a capsaicinoid and analog and congener of capsaicin in chili peppers (Capsicum). Like capsaicin it is an irritant.[1] Dihydrocapsaicin accounts for about 22% of the total capsaicinoid mixture and has nearly, but not quite, the same pungency as capsaicin. Pure dihydrocapsaicin is a lipophilic colorless odorless crystalline to waxy compound. It is soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and 100% ethanol.
