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No, capsaicin is not a type of atom. It is considered a type of molecule, or more specifically, a pure substance.

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What is capsaicin a element a mixture a pure substance or a atom?

Come on, are you daft? Look at the periodic table. 'C' is for carbon, not capsaicin. Capsaicin is a fairly complex chemical compound: (CH3)2CHCH=CH(CH2)4CONHCH2C6H3-4-(OH)-3-(OCH3) ) It is mostly carbon and hydrogen, with a little oxygen and nitrogen.


How do you pronounce capsaicin?

Capsaicin is pronounced; cap-SAY-sin.


What is capsaicin?

Capsaicin is a crystalline compound, with the formula C18H27NO3, which can be found in capsicum.


What is capsaicin found in?

Seems to be just chili peppers - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsaicin.


What has capsaicin?

peppers


Where is the most Capsaicin found in a pepper?

use ethanol in a soxhlet extractor to get the capsaicin from dried peppers


Why are chillis hot?

(Chilli) Peppers contain a substance called capsaicin, the more capsaicin, the hotter the pepper.


Is capsaicin an oil-based compound?

Yes, capsaicin is an oil-based compound found in chili peppers.


Does ginger contain capsaicin?

No, ginger does not contain capsaicin. Capsaicin is a compound found in chili peppers that gives them their spicy heat, while ginger contains other compounds like gingerol and shogaol that contribute to its distinct flavor and health benefits.


Where is capsaicin in pH scale?

Scott Horn: "Capsaicin is a molecular compound, as opposed to an ionic compound. It does not dissociate in water, and therefore solutions of capsaicin do not have a pH that is easy to calculate. The pH of capsaicin in solution would depend primarily on the liquid the capsaicin was dissolved in."


Does paprika contain capsaicin?

No, paprika does not contain capsaicin. Capsaicin is the compound responsible for the spicy heat in chili peppers, while paprika is made from dried sweet peppers and does not have the same level of heat.


What is the chemicals of chiili?

capsaicin