Capsaicin and several related compounds are called capsaicinoids and are produced as a secondary metabolite by
chili peppers. Capsaicin is the main capsaicinoid in chili peppers. Pure capsaicin is colorless, odorless, crystal compound.
Capsaicin
IUPAC Name N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-non-6-enamide
CAS Number 404-86-4
EC Number 206-969-8
Molecular Weight 305.4
Chemical Formula C18H27NO3
Storage 2-8°C
Meting point 62-65 °C
Boiling point 210-212°C
Application areas
Food additive, pharmaceutical API, boat hull anti-biofoul coating, biopesticide and anti-fungal agent, riot control and personal defense spray agent, and more.
Our Quality
HPLC result shows our pure capsaicin purity is 99.6% (USP standard). Common purity in market is only 95%!
Production Ability
4 metric tons per year
CAS No.: 404-86-4 |
Place of Origin: China (Mainland) |
Purity: 99,6%4 |