Capsaicin

Article number:

7500589

CAS No.:

404-86-4

Formula:

C18H27NO3

Synonyms:

Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-noneneamide; 8-Methyl N-vanillyl 6-nonenamide

Molecular weight:

305,42 g/mol

Neurotoxin; Prototype vanilloid receptor agonist.

Plant:
Alkaloid naturally occurring in various species of peppers (Capsicum), predominantly in the fruits of Capsicum plants –> peppers or chili peppers.

  • Chemically, capsaicin is a fatty acid amide, more specifically the vanillylamide of the fatty acid trans-8-methyl-6-nonenoic acid

 

Effect:

  • In the skin area strong additional blood flow and heat development.
  • Has vasodilatory (vasodilating) effect
  • The warming and circulation-enhancing effect is well suited for the treatment of muscle pain (e.g. in the context of fibromyalgia syndrome) and joint problems

 

Indications:

  • General muscle pain
  • Diabetic neuralgia
  • Other forms of nerve pain
  • Joint problems
  • Neck tension
  • Rheumatism
  • Itching
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Psoriasis

 

Furthermore, capsaicin substances find application as:

  • chemical weapons
  • doping agents in equestrian
  • sports
  • Aphrodisiacs
  • pepper sprays
  • spices

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