Capsaicin

Synonyms: CAPSAICINE; CAPSAICIN NATURAL; FEMA 3404

CAS: 404-86-4

EINECS: 206-969-8

Assay: 60%(HPLC 95%) USP30.

Packing: 1kg net/foil bag or tin.

Delivery: Express courier.

Character: Off-White Crystalline Solid.

Usage: A representative lot is a 5:1 E:Z mixture. It is used as a tool in neurobiological research. Prototype vanilloid receptor agonist. Topical analgesic.

Biological Activity: Prototypic vanilloid receptor agonist (pEC 50 values are 7.97 and 7.10 at rat and human VR1 receptors respectively). Excites a subset of primary afferent sensory neurons, with subsequent antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects. Reversibly inhibits aggregation of platelets. Also available as part of the Vanilloid TRPV1 Receptor Tocriset™ .