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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.
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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.
Is broccoli and acid or a base?
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 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.
What is the chemical formula of chili powder?
Chili powder is amixture not a compound; the principal ingredient is capsaicin.
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."
Where can I find information on natural methods of pain relief?
There are a few good ways to naturally treat pain. One of them is to take vitamins every day and another way is to apple Capsaicin Cream to areas in pain. Capsaicin is the active ingredient found in chili peppers to read more about this altmedicine.about.com
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.
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
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
Would you find shamrock in the ocean?
No. Shamrock is a kind of clover that grows naturally in Ireland
