ALEXIS Biochemicals: Dihydrocapsaicin

ALX-350-052

Revised 21-May-08

Dihydrocapsaicin
SYNONYMS	8-Methyl-N-vanillylnonanamide
PRODUCT LINE	Natural Products / Antibiotics
PRODUCT CATEGORY	Neurotoxins

Ordering Information

Product Numbers:	Format:	Size:	Unit Price:	Quantity:	Add To Cart
ALX-350-052-M010		10 mg	28.00 USD
ALX-350-052-M050		50 mg	70.00 USD

Product Specification

FORMULA:	C₁₈H₂₉NO₃
MW:	307.4
CAS NUMBER:	19408-84-5
RTECS:	RA5998000
SOURCE/HOST:	Isolated from Capsicum fruit.
PURITY:	≥85%
APPEARANCE:	White to off-white solid.
SOLUBILITY:	Soluble in chloroform, DMSO or 100% ethanol; sparingly soluble in water.
SHIPPING:	AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE:	+4°C
HAZARD:	IRRITANT. POTENT NEUROTOXIN.

Product Description

Dihydro-analog and congener of capsaicin (Prod. No. ALX-550-066) in chili peppers (Capsicum). Like capsaicin it is irritant. Dihydrocapsaicin accounts for about 22% of the total capsaicinoids mixture and has about the same pungency as capsaicin. Antioxidant. Reduces oxidation of serum lipids. Mutagenic.

Product Specific Literature References

The mutagenicity of capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin in V79 cells: T. Lawson & P. Gannett; Cancer Lett. 48, 109 (1989) Abstract
Dihydrocapsaicin treatment depletes peptidergic nerve fibers of substance P and alters mast cell density in the respiratory tract of neonatal sheep: R. Ramirez-Romero, et al.; Regul. Pept. 91, 97 (2000) Abstract
Oxidative DNA damage by capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin in the presence of Cu(II): S. Singh, et al.; Cancer Lett. 169, 139 (2001) Abstract
Determination of capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin in capsicum fruits by liquid chromatography-electrospray/time-of-flight mass spectrometry: A. Garces-Claver, et al.; J. Agric. Food Chem. 54, 9303 (2006) Abstract
Effects of capsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin, and curcumin on copper-induced oxidation of human serum lipids: K.D. Ahuja, et al.; J. Agric. Food Chem. 54, 6436 (2006) Abstract

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TRPV1 Agonists and Antagonists / Related Products • Natural Products - Antioxidants • Alkaloids • Active Substances from Fruit and Vegetables • Natural Products for Neurological Research

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