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Active ingredient reference standard

Capsaicin

Material overview

Capsaicin (AY-0084-001) — active ingredient reference standard. CAS 404-86-4, formula C18H27NO3, molecular weight 305.41 g/mol. Request technical documentation and current availability.

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Technical identifiers

Catalog number
AY-0084-001
CAS number
404-86-4
Molecular formula
C18H27NO3
Molecular weight
305.41 g/mol
Category
Active ingredient reference standard
Chemical name
(E)-N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methylnon-6-enamide
Synonyms
trans-Capsaicin
SMILES
COC1=CC(CNC(CCCC/C=C/C(C)C)=O)=CC=C1O
Appearance
White to Off-White Solid
Light sensitive
No
Hygroscopic
No

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