Capsaicin
| Definition: |
Cytotoxic alkaloid from various species of Capsicum (pepper, paprika), of the Solanaceae. |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
404-86-4 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Alkaloids (1966-1974),Amides (1966-1974),Capsicum (1966-1974),Catechols (1966-1974),Fatty Acids, Unsaturated (1973-1974) |
Capsaicin Definitions and Terms
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