Dihydrocapsaicin is a capsaicinoid and analog and congener of capsaicin in chili peppers (Capsicum). Like capsaicin, it is an irritant. It accounts for about 22% of the total capsaicinoid mixture[2] and has the same pungency as capsaicin.[1] Pure dihydrocapsaicin is a lipophilic colorless odorless crystalline to waxy compound. It is soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and 100% ethanol.
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Preferred IUPAC name
N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methylnonanamide | |
Other names
Dihydrocapsaicin, 6,7-Dihydrocapsaicin, 8-Methyl-N-vanillylnonanamide, Vanillylamide of 8-methylnonanoic acid, DHC, CCRIS 1589
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.115.366 |
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C18H29NO3 | |
Molar mass | 307.43 g/mol |
Appearance | White to off-white solid |
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P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P310, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P330, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, P501 | |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Dihydrocapsaicin | |
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Heat | Above peak (pure Dihydrocapsaicin is toxic) |
Scoville scale | 16,000,000[1] SHU |