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| Dihydrocapsaicin | |
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| IUPAC name | N-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-8-methylnonanamide |
| 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 |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [19408-84-5] |
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| RTECS number | RA5998000 |
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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 |
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| EU classification | Toxic (T) |
| NFPA 704 |
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| R-phrases | R25, R36/37/38 |
| S-phrases | S26, S36/37/39, S45 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references |
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Dihydrocapsaicin is a capsaicinoid and analog and congener of capsaicin in chili peppers (Capsicum). Like capsaicin it is an irritant. Dihydrocapsaicin accounts for about 22% of the total capsaicinoids mixture and has about 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.
See also
- Capsaicin
- Nordihydrocapsaicin
- Homodihydrocapsaicin
- Homocapsaicin
- Nonivamide
- Scoville scale
- Pepper spray
- Spice
External links
- Molecule of the Month
- Hotness scale of different capsaicinoids and pepper varieties
- Safety MSDS data
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