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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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3D model (JSmol) | |
| 2815150 | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.115.366 |
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| Properties | |
| C18H29NO3 | |
| Molar mass | 307.43 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to off-white solid |
| Sparingly soluble | |
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| Danger | |
| H301,H315,H319,H335 | |
| 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 theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Dihydrocapsaicin | |
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| Heat | Above peak (pure Dihydrocapsaicin istoxic) |
| Scoville scale | 16,000,000[1] SHU |
Dihydrocapsaicin is a capsaicinoid and analog andcongener ofcapsaicin inchili peppers (Capsicum). Like capsaicin, it is anirritant. It accounts for about 22% of the total capsaicinoid mixture[2] and has the same pungency as capsaicin.[1] Pure dihydrocapsaicin is alipophilic colorless odorless crystalline to waxy compound. It is soluble indimethyl sulfoxide and 100%ethanol.
