Dihydrocapsaicin

Dihydrocapsaicin
Names
IUPAC name
N-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-8-methylnonanamide
Other names
N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)methyl]- 8-methyl-nonanamide, Dihydrocapsaicin, 6,7-Dihydrocapsaicin, 8-Methyl-N-vanillylnonanamide, Vanillylamide of 8-methylnonanoic acid, DHC, CCRIS 1589
Identifiers
19408-84-5 Yes
ChemSpider 97096
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PubChem 107982
RTECS number RA5998000
UNII W9BV32M08A Yes
Properties
C18H29NO3
Molar mass 307.43 g/mol
Appearance White to off-white solid
Sparingly soluble
Hazards
EU classification Toxic (T)
R-phrases R25, R36/37/38
S-phrases S26, S36/37/39, S45
NFPA 704
Flammability code 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g., canola oil Health code 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g., chloroform Reactivity code 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g., liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
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Infobox references
Dihydrocapsaicin
Heat Above Peak (SR: 15,000,000)
MS/MS spectra of standard dihydrocapsaicin (A) and from sample extract (B). Sample B confirms the compound was found in prehispanic pottery from Mexico. See here for details doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0079013.g005

Dihydrocapsaicin is a capsaicinoid and analog and congener of capsaicin in chili peppers (Capsicum). Like capsaicin it is an irritant.[1] Dihydrocapsaicin accounts for about 22% of the total capsaicinoid mixture and has nearly, but not quite, the same pungency as capsaicin. Pure dihydrocapsaicin is a lipophilic colorless odorless crystalline to waxy compound. It is soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and 100% ethanol.

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References

  1. ↑ The chili pepper