capsaicin

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
alkaloid
gptkbp:affects gptkb:TRPV1_receptor
gptkbp:aroma odorless
gptkbp:boilingPoint 210 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber 404-86-4
gptkbp:category gptkb:Dragon
gptkb:entomologist
gptkb:food
analgesic
natural product
phenol
anti-inflammatory agent
amide
phytochemical
metabolite
irritant
TRPV1 agonist
alkenamide
insect deterrent
mammalian deterrent
methoxy compound
pain management agent
spice component
vanilloid
gptkbp:cause burning sensation
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C18H27NO3
gptkbp:color colorless
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:John_Clough_Thresh
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1876
gptkbp:flavor pungent
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Capsicum_genus
chili peppers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label capsaicin
gptkbp:IUPACName 8-methyl-N-vanillyl-trans-6-nonenamide
gptkbp:LD50 47.2 mg/kg (rat, oral)
gptkbp:meltingPoint 62 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 305.41 g/mol
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:spice
gptkb:Capsicum_chinense
gptkb:Capsicum_baccatum
gptkb:Capsicum_frutescens
gptkb:Capsicum_pubescens
gptkbp:responsibleFor pungency of chili peppers
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
soluble in ether
soluble in alcohol
gptkbp:uses gptkb:food
analgesic
pepper spray
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:spice
gptkb:habanero_pepper
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4