Compound Q&A
How is capsicin (CAS: 8023-77-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
Capsicin (CAS: 8023-77-6) is typically synthesized through the extraction from chili peppers or by semi-synthetic routes. The semi-synthetic method involves using capsaicinoids from chili peppers as starting materials and employing hydrogenation and other chemical reactions to obtain the desired capsicin.
About
CAS No
8023-77-6
English Name
Capsicin
Molecular Formula
C8H4FNO
Molecular Weight
149.12 g/mol
EINECS
000-000-0
SMILES
FC1C=CC=CC=1C(C#N)=O
InChIKey
IVSCDQIYFFRLFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09
