Capsaicin
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- Category :
Intermediates
- CAS NO : 404-86-4
- EC NO : 206-969-8
- Molecular Formula : C18H27NO3
- Main Specifications :
- Synonyms : Capsaicine;Chili Pepper Extract;
Molecular Structure:
Product description:
Capsaicin is a pure natural plant extracts. Yellowish to white crystalline, non-toxic, environmental protection, pollution-free, high content of active ingredients, add a small amount, long period of validity.
Yellowish to whitish crystal or powder. Melting point 65?C, Boiling point 210-220?C. Insoluble in water; Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, benzene, chloroform, grease and alkaline aqueous solution. Generate excitant gas at high temperature
Widely used for Medical field, like used in the treatment of arthritis, muscle pain, back pain, sports sprain and other symptoms. Also, as the main ingredients in the manufacturing of Capsaicin spray for self-defense and etc. Field of antifouling paint can be used for the function of the rat cable sheath plastic additives and Marine antifouling coatings.
It is also used in wood preservatives, insecticides, and coating materials.[citation needed]
Anthracene is one of the three components (the other two being potassium perchlorate and sulfur) which are used to produce the black smoke released during a Papal Conclave