Capsaicin (natural)

SKU: orb1309898

Description

Capsaicin, the pungent component of chili peppers, is a potent TRPV1 channel agonist (EC50 = 0.29 µM). This research tool is widely used to study pain, inflammation, and itch in vivo, and to investigate its antitumor, antioxidant, and neurobiological effects in cellular models.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Neuroscience

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 404-86-4
• MW: 305.4
• Purity: >60%
• Formula: C₁₈H₂₇NO₃
• SMILES: C(NC(CCCC/C=C/C(C)C)=O)C1=CC(OC)=C(O)C=C1
• Target: Ion channel
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (up to 20 mg/ml); or ethanol (15 mg/ml)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: RT
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Capsaicin, Autophagy, Apoptosis, 8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-trans-6-nonenamide, (E)-Capsaicin, hTRPV1( in HEK293 cell), Qutenza, Zostrix, TRPVChannel, TRPV Channel, TRP Channel, TRPChannel

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Gene Symbol

Ion channel