Capsazepine
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Capsazepine | |
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IUPAC name | N-[2-(4-Chlorophenyl)ethyl]-1,3,4,5-
tetrahydro-7,8-dihydroxy-2H-2- benzazepine-2-carbothioamide |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [138977-28-3] |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C19H21ClN2O2S |
Molar mass | 376.9 g/mol |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Capsazepine is a synthetic analogue capsaicin. It is a selective inhibitor of the TRPV1 ion channel and thereby blocks the effects of capsaicin.