Y0000671

Capsaicin

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-trans-6-nonenamide
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCH=CH(CH₂)₄CONHCH₂C₆H₃-4-(OH)-3-(OCH₃)
• CAS Number: 404-86-4
• Molecular Weight: 305.41
• Beilstein: 2816484
• EC Number: 206-969-8
• MDL number: MFCD00017259
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329831085
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• Agency: EP Reference Standard
• API family: capsaicin
• manufacturer/tradename: EDQM
• mp: 62-65 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: COc1cc(CNC(=O)CCCC\C=C\C(C)C)ccc1O
• InChI: 1S/C18H27NO3/c1-14(2)8-6-4-5-7-9-18(21)19-13-15-10-11-16(20)17(12-15)22-3/h6,8,10-12,14,20H,4-5,7,9,13H2,1-3H3,(H,19,21)/b8-6+
• InChI key: YKPUWZUDDOIDPM-SOFGYWHQSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... TRPV1(7442)

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Capsaicin EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Prototype vanilloid receptor agonist. Neurotoxin; activates sensory neurons that give rise to unmyelinated C-fibers, many of which contain substance P. Topical application desensitizes the sensory nerve endings giving a paradoxical antinociceptive effect; systemic administration can be neurotoxic to capsaicin-sensitive cells, especially in newborn animals. Active component of chili peppers.

Prototype vanilloid receptor agonist; neurotoxin. Active component of chili peppers.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS08,GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H300,H315,H317,H318,H334,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 235.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 113 °C - closed cup