Capsaicin

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
alkaloid
gptkbp:actsOn gptkb:TRPV1_receptor
gptkbp:affects sensory neurons
gptkbp:aroma odorless
gptkbp:ATCCode M02AB01
gptkbp:boilingPoint 210 °C
gptkbp:canExtract chili pepper fruits
gptkbp:CASNumber 404-86-4
gptkbp:category gptkb:Dragon
natural product
metabolite
vanilloid
gptkbp:cause burning sensation
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C18H27NO3
gptkbp:color colorless
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:John_Clough_Thresh
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1876
gptkbp:EC_number 206-969-8
gptkbp:excretion kidneys
gptkbp:flavor pungent
gptkbp:foundIn chili peppers
gptkbp:heatScoville 16,000,000 SHU (pure)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Capsaicin
gptkbp:inducedBy release of substance P
gptkbp:IUPACName 8-methyl-N-vanillyl-trans-6-nonenamide
gptkbp:LD50 47.2 mg/kg (rat, oral)
gptkbp:meltingPoint 62 °C
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:molecularWeight 305.41 g/mol
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Capsicum_species
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 1548943
CHEBI:3374
CHEMBL90
gptkbp:relatedTo capsiate
dihydrocapsaicin
nonivamide
gptkbp:responsibleFor pungency of chili peppers
gptkbp:riskFactor irritant
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
soluble in ethanol
soluble in acetone
gptkbp:toxicity high in large doses
gptkbp:UNII S07O44R1ZM
gptkbp:usedIn spicy foods
pain relief creams
self-defense sprays
gptkbp:uses gptkb:food
analgesic
pepper spray
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:spice
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4