CAPSAICIN 40% - UPI Chem

Appearance

Off-white crystalline solid

Function

Capsaicin is the primary active component of the heat and pain-eliciting lipid-soluble fraction of the Capsicum pepper. Capsaicin is present in natural hot pepper extracts along with a number of impurities, including dihydrocapsaicin and several lesser impurities.

Synonyms

Capsaicin 40%; Oleoresin Capsin Capsicum Extract, Capsicum Annuum Oleoresin; N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-6-nonenamide; 8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide

Storage

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and wellventilated place.

Packages

5 Gram Poly Bag
1 kg. Bottle
1 lb. Bulk

Industry

Pharmaceutical

Product Class

Active pharmaceutical ingredient

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 263.1 øC
Melting Point: 62-65 øC
API: YES
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: N/A