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Overview - Capsaicin (CAPS)

Description of Capsaicin (CAPS)

Capsaicin is the compound that brings heat to chilli peppers. Depending on individual sensitivities and concentration topical capsaicin can be an agent to induce therapeutic or irritant effects (e.g., peper spray, pesticide). Capsaicin itself is without color, crystalline or waxy appearances, hydrophobic, and pungent.


Local and most common adverse effects may include burning sensation, reddeing of the skin), swelling, dryness, itching, and sneezing.


Systemic addverse effects tend to occur more rarely but may include: slow (bradycardia) or rapid (tachycarfdia) heart rates, low or high blood pressure, allergic reactions.

Other Names:

Capsaicin

Capsaicinoid, Capsicum, Capsicum sp., Zostrix plus numerous other supplier-based synonyms.


IUPAC Name: (E)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methylnon-6-enamide


Molecular Formula: C18H27NO3


Source–PubChem

Capsaicin (CAPS) Properties and Effects

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Capsaicin (CAPS) Receptor Binding

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