Natural Capsaicin 95% USP

Synonyms

8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-trans-6-nonenamide

Technical Data

CAS Number: 404-86-4
Molecular Formula: : C₁₈H₂₇NO₃
Molecular Weight: 305.41
Beilstein Registry Number: 2816484
EC Number: 206-969-8

FabriChem Specifications

Description	Specifications
Appearance	White/Off white crystalline powder
Solubility	Soluble in Acetone, Methanol and Chloroform
Solubility in Water	Not soluble
Melting Point	60ºC-66ºC
Identification by TLC	Passes Test
Assay Content of:
Capsaicin by HPLC	>55.00%
Capsaicin & Dihydrocapsaicin	>75.00%
Other Capsaicinoids	<10.00%
Total Capsaicinoids	90% - 110%
Loss on Drying	<1%
Residue on Ignition	<1%
Yeast & Mold	Absent
Pathogenic Micro Organisms & Toxic	Absent
Residual Solvent	Less than 25 ppm

Molecular Structure

natural-capsaicin-powder-95-USP-structure

About

The pungent component of red chilly is Capsaicin. Capsaicin is highly potent. This substance is the major component in many medical and pharmaceutical formulations.

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