chemicals
Chemical Name: Capsaicin
CAS Number: 404-86-4
Molecular Formula: C18H27NO3
Molecular Weight: 305.41
Purity: 10%-99%
Appearance: Off white powder
Applications/Function: Capsaicin is the active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is an irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact. Capsaicin and several related compounds are called capsaicinoids and are produced as a secondary metabolite by chili peppers, probably as deterrents against certain herbivores and fungi.