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Depending on what you are studying the answer will be different. In one case, capsiacin can bind to the S2-S4 transmembrane section of a TRPV1 channel. This simulates the sensation of heat, as TRPV1 is a thermosensitive channel.
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What is the decomposition reaction caused by light called?
photochemical reactions
Where would you find capsaicin naturally?
Capsaicin is the molecule that gives chili peppers their "heat". Thus, it is naturally found in peppers of the genus Capsicum, which includes all chili peppers. Pure capsaicin does not occur naturally.
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.
What is Capsaicin as anti animal repellent?
Capsaicin is the chemical that makes hot peppers hot. Most animals (specifically, mammals; birds appear to be unaffected by it) don't like it much because of the burning sensation it produces.
Is capsaicin an enzyme?
No, it is chemical that binds to certain receptors and produce a sensation of pain or burning.
How do you pronounce capsaicin?
Capsaicin is pronounced; cap-SAY-sin.
Does ginger contain capsaicin?
Capsaicin is not in giger but is in hot peppers.
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."
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
What was the trigger that caused reactions to occur in the atmosphere?
sunlight
Is capsaicin an atom?
No, capsaicin is not a type of atom. It is considered a type of molecule, or more specifically, a pure substance.
Why are chillis hot?
(Chilli) Peppers contain a substance called capsaicin, the more capsaicin, the hotter the pepper.
What is the chemicals of chiili?
capsaicin
What is the decomposition reaction caused by light called?
photochemical reactions
