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Capsaicin (Standard)

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Description
Capsaicin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Capsaicin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Capsaicin ((E) -Capsaicin), an active component of chili peppers, is a TRPV1 agonist. Capsaicin has pain relief, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects[1][2].
CAS Number
404-86-4
Product Name Alternative
(E) -Capsaicin (Standard)
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H300, H315, H317, H318, H334, H335
Target
Apoptosis; Autophagy; Endogenous Metabolite; Reference Standards; TRP Channel
Type
Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Apoptosis; Autophagy; Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Neuronal Signaling; Others
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/capsaicin-standard.html
Purity
99.38
Smiles
CC(C)/C=C/CCCCC(NCC1=CC=C(O)C(OC)=C1)=O
Molecular Formula
C18H27NO3
Molecular Weight
305.41
Precautions
H300, H315, H317, H318, H334, H335
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C, sealed storage, away from light and moisture
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
Clinical Information
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Chemical Information

Capsaicin

Capsaicin is a capsaicinoid. It has a role as a TRPV1 agonist, a non-narcotic analgesic and a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker.

CAS Number404-86-4
PubChem CID1548943
IUPAC Name(E)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methylnon-6-enamide
Molecular FormulaC18H27NO3
Molecular Weight305.4
XLogP3.6
Topological Polar Surface Area58.6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count9
Heavy Atom Count22
Formal Charge0
Complexity341
SMILES
CC(C)/C=C/CCCCC(=O)NCC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H27NO3/c1-14(2)8-6-4-5-7-9-18(21)19-13-15-10-11-16(20)17(12-15)22-3/h6,8,10-12,14,20H,4-5,7,9,13H2,1-3H3,(H,19,21)/b8-6+
InChIKey
YKPUWZUDDOIDPM-SOFGYWHQSA-N
Chemical Structure
2D Structure
2D structure of Capsaicin
CAS: 404-86-4
CID: 1548943
Formula: C18H27NO3
MW: 305.4
Interactive 3D Structure
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Computed Properties
PropertyValue
Molecular Weight305.4
XLogP33.6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count9
Exact Mass305.19909372
Monoisotopic Mass305.19909372
Topological Polar Surface Area58.6 Ų
Heavy Atom Count22
Formal Charge0
Complexity341
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count1
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Compound Is CanonicalizedYes

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