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Capsaicin

CAS Number: 404-86-4

Basic Information

The chemical structure of Capsaicin Synonym(s): 6-Nonenamide, N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-, (E)-; 8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide; 8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide, (E)-; N-((4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl)-8-methyl-, (E)-
Formula: C18H27NO3
 Molecular Weight: 305.416
 Melting Point (°C): 62 - 65
 Contaminant Type: Capsaicin is a contaminant with other or multiple types of use.
Notes: It is an animal and insect repellant

Toxicity Effects

  • Organism Type: Mammals g
    Common Name: Mouse
     Scientific Name: Muridae (Family)
     Toxicity: >2500 mg/kg
     Test: LD50

Work Cited

g Meister, R. T., and C. Sine (Ed). 2003. Crop Protection Handbook, volume 89. Meister Publishing Company, Willoughby, OH.