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| IUPAC name | N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]nonanamide |
| Other names | Pseudocapsaicin, vanillyl-N-nonylamide, nonylic acid vanillyl amide, pelargonic acid vanillylamide (PAVA), pelargonyl vanillyl amide |
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| CAS number | [618-92-8] |
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| Molecular formula | C17H27NO3 |
| Molar mass | 293.4 g mol-1 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references |
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Nonivamide is an organic compound and a capsaicinoid. It is an amide of pelargonic acid and vanillylamine. It is present in chili peppers, but is commonly manufactured synthetically. It is more heat-stable than capsaicin.
Nonivamide is used as a food additive to add pungency to seasonings, flavorings, and spice blends. It is also used in confectionary industry to create hot sensation, and in the pharmaceutical industry in some formulations.
As a potent lachrymatory agent, nonivamide finds use as the active ingredient of some oleoresin capsicum-based riot control agents (pepper spray).
United Kingdom
Within the UK Nonivamide is widely used by most British Police Forces, although some have not transitioned over to PAVA and are still using the CS Incapacitant Spray. All Police officers in the UK carry some kind of incapacitant spray, whether it be CS or PAVA, much controversy has been gained while using such sprays due to the high risk of health.
See also
- Capsaicin
- Dihydrocapsaicin
- Homodihydrocapsaicin
- Homocapsaicin
- Nordihydrocapsaicin
- Scoville scale
- Pepper spray
- Spice
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