Molekula
N-Vanillylnonanamide
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N-Vanillylnonanamide, also known as nonivamide or pseudocapsaicin, is a pungent capsaicinoid and lachrymator, best known as the active ingredient in many pepper sprays. It is also used in topical counterirritant and warming preparations and in animal repellents. This chemical has a CAS number of 2444-46-4, a molecular formula of C17H27NO3, and a molecular weight of 293.40 g/mol. It is stored at ambient conditions and classified with the signal word "Danger" due to its hazardous properties. Molekula supplies N-Vanillylnonanamide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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1 g — £62.00 per pack ex VAT · £74.40 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off white/ cream powder |
| Melting Point | 45.0 - 60.0°C |
| Heavy metals | ≤ 5ppm |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 1.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.5% |
| Assay HPLC | ≥ 94.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 124 to 128 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |
| pKa | pKa = 9.77 |
Source: PubChem CID 2998 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB), Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), DrugBank)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 28253688 |
| CAS Number | 2444-46-4 |
| IUPAC Name | N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]nonanamide |
| EC Number | 219-484-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C17H27NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 293.40 |
| Exact Mass | 293.1991 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCC(=O)NCC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC |
| InChIKey | RGOVYLWUIBMPGK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C17H27NO3/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-17(20)18-13-14-10-11-15(19)16(12-14)21-2/h10-12,19H,3-9,13H2,1-2H3,(H,18,20) |
| PubChem CID | 2998 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2918297500 |
| Tariff Code | 2918290090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Precautionary statements
- P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P284 Wear respiratory protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- N-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)nonanamide
- N-Nonanoyl vanillylamide
- N-Vanillylnonamide
- N-Vanillylpelargonamide
- Nonanoic acid vanillylamide
- NONIVAMIDE
- Pelargonic acid vanillylamide
- Pseudocapsaicin
- Vanillyl pelargonic amide
- Vanillyl-N-nonylamide
Frequently asked questions
What is N-Vanillylnonanamide commonly used for?
N-Vanillylnonanamide (nonivamide) is a capsaicinoid irritant and lachrymator used as the active ingredient in many pepper sprays, and also in topical counterirritant and warming preparations and in animal repellents.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of N-Vanillylnonanamide?
The chemical formula is C17H27NO3 with a molecular weight of 293.40 g/mol.
What safety classification does N-Vanillylnonanamide have?
The product is classified with the signal word 'Danger' due to its potential hazards; full SDS details are provided upon request.
How should N-Vanillylnonanamide be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at ambient temperature, away from direct sunlight, moisture, and incompatible substances.
Does Molekula supply N-Vanillylnonanamide in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk packaging options for N-Vanillylnonanamide—please contact our sales team for minimum order quantities and pricing.
What documentation comes with an order of N-Vanillylnonanamide?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS), and a packing list for traceability.
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