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 | |
19408-84-5 ![]() | |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
ChemSpider | 97096 |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.115.366 |
PubChem | 107982 |
RTECS number | RA5998000 |
UNII | W9BV32M08A ![]() |
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Properties | |
C18H29NO3 | |
Molar mass | 307.43 g/mol |
Appearance | White to off-white solid |
Sparingly soluble | |
Hazards | |
EU classification (DSD) |
Toxic (T) |
R-phrases | R25, R36/37/38 |
S-phrases | S26, S36/37/39, S45 |
NFPA 704 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Infobox references | |
Dihydrocapsaicin | |
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Heat | Above Peak (SR: 15,000,000) |

MS/MS spectra of standard dihydrocapsaicin (A) and from sample extract (B). Sample B confirms the compound was found in prehispanic pottery from Mexico. See here for details doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0079013.g005
Dihydrocapsaicin is a capsaicinoid and analog and congener of capsaicin in chili peppers (Capsicum). Like capsaicin it is an irritant.[1] Dihydrocapsaicin accounts for about 22% of the total capsaicinoid mixture and has nearly, but not quite, 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
References
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