211275

Capsaicin

An active constituent of cayenne pepper with excitatory and desensitizing effects on a subset of primary afferent sensory neurons.

• Synonym(s): Capsaicin, [(E)-N-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-6-nonenamide
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₈H₂₇NO₃
• CAS Number: 404-86-4
• Molecular Weight: 305.41
• MDL number: MFCD00017259
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥98% (TLC)
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze
• color: off-white
• solubility: ethanol: 5 mg/mL
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 10-30°C
• InChI: 1S/C18H27NO3/c1-14(2)8-6-4-5-7-9-18(21)19-13-15-10-11-16(20)17(12-15)22-3/h6,8,10-12,14,20H,4-5,7,9,13H2,1-3H3,(H,19,21)/b8-6+
• InChI key: YKPUWZUDDOIDPM-SOFGYWHQSA-N

Description

General description

An active constituent of cayenne pepper with excitatory and desensitizing effects on a subset of primary afferent sensory neurons. An antagonist of acetylcholine-induced responses in rat PC12 cells. Exhibits anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects. Inhibits NF-κB activation by TNF. Reversibly inhibits platelet aggregation.

An active constituent of cayenne pepper. Has excitatory and desensitizing effects on a subset of primary afferent sensory neurons. An antagonist of acetylcholine-induced respones in rat pheochromocytoma cells. Exhibits antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects. Inhibits NF-κB activation by TNF. Reversibly inhibits platelet aggregation.

Warning

Toxicity: Toxic (F)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 2 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

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Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS06,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H300 - H315 - H317 - H318 - H334 - H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 235.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 113 °C - closed cup