Specifications
- Purity
- ≥85% (GC)
- Appearance
- Light yellow liquid
- Identity
- 1H-NMR
Properties
- Solvents
- chloroform, dichloromethane or methanol
- Refractive Index
- n20/D 1.440-1.450
Category: Building Blocks, Intermediates, Reagents
Intermediate of the capsaicin biosynthesis. Fatty acid derivative from leucine/valine pathway. Plays a crucial role in determining the efficacy of capsaicin levels. The quantity of (E)-8-Methyl-6-nonenoic acid determines the pungency in placental tissues of Capsicum.
Synonyms | 8-Methylnonenoate, 8-Methyl-6-nonenoate, 8-Methylnon-6-enoic acid |
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Purity | ≥85% (GC) |
Appearance | Light yellow liquid |
CAS-Number | 59320-77-3 |
Molecular Formula | C10H18O2 |
Molecular Weight | 170.25 |
Identity | 1H-NMR |
Solvents | chloroform, dichloromethane or methanol |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.440-1.450 |
Smiles | CC(C)/C=C/CCCCC(O)=O |
InChi Key | OCALSPDXYQHUHA-FNORWQNLSA-N |
Shipping | AMBIENT |
Short Term Storage | +4°C |
Long Term Storage | -20°C |
Handling Advice | Protect from light and moisture. |
Use / Stability | Stable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored at -20°C. |
Transportation | Not dangerous goods |
References | (1) K. Kobata, et al.: Biosci. Biotechnol. Biochem. 66, 319 (2002), (2) B.C. Prasad, et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem. 54, 6660 (2006), (3) R. Thiele, et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem. 56, 4219 (2008), (4) K. Shintaku, et al.: Br. J. Pharmacol. 165, 1476 (2012) |
InChi | InChI=1S/C10H18O2/c1-9(2)7-5-3-4-6-8-10(11)12/h5,7,9H,3-4,6,8H2,1-2H3,(H,11,12)/b7-5+ |
Quantity | 500 mg, 1 g, Bulk |