Category:
Plant Extracts
CAS NO:
404-86-4
Standard:
USP,
≥98%
Capsaicin is a pungent alkaloid extracted from Capsicum peppers via solvent extraction or supercritical CO2. Its chemical structure is defined by the formula C18H27NO3 and CAS No. 404-86-4.
Store in cool, dry conditions away from light. Avoid skin contact to prevent severe irritation; use PPE during handling. Clinical doses must be strictly controlled to avoid mucosal damage.