Capsaicin
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capsaicin-166-3997987
title:
Capsaicin
text:
Capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) is an active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is a potent irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact. Capsaicin and several related amides (capsaicinoids) are produced as secondary metabolites by chili peppers, likely as deterrents against certain mammals and fungi. Pure capsaicin is a hydrophobic, colorless, highly pungent c
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Pungent chemical compound in chili peppers
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsaicin
date created:
2002-06-15T19:12:29Z
date modified:
2024-08-29T22:40:49Z
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