Capsaicin
(31397045 | 404-86-4)

CAS: 404-86-4
Molecular Formula: (CH3)2CHCH=CH(CH2)4CONHCH2C6H3(OH)(OCH3)
Molecular Weight: 305.41
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Capsaicin Chemical Structure

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Product Detail
Product Code 31397045
Product Name Capsaicin
Categories Aroma Chemicals Diagnostic Raw Materials Research Organics & Inorganics Testing Standards
CAS 404-86-4
Molecular Formula (CH3)2CHCH=CH(CH2)4CONHCH2C6H3(OH)(OCH3)
Molecular Weight 305.41
Storage Details 2 to 8 °C
Harmonised Tariff Code 2939799090

Product Specification
Loss on Drying ≤ 1%
Appearance Almost white to light yellow crystalline powder
Capsaicin ≥ 55%
Dihydrocapsaicin ≥ 20%
Capsaicinoids 90-110%

Safety Information
Pictograms
Danger to Health
Corrosion
Skull and Cross Bones
Signal word danger
Hazard statements
  • H300: Fatal if swallowed

  • H311: Toxic in contact with skin

  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction

  • H318: Causes serious eye damage

  • H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
  • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours

  • P280: Wear: protective gloves/ clothing & eye protection

  • P301+310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

  • P302+352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water

  • P304+340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air & keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing

  • P305+351+338: IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing