Capsaicin

Build a 3D chemical structure model of the spice Capsaicin (Zostrix) utilizing Authentic Molymod Components by Indigo

Capsaicin is an alkaloid compound found in chili peppers, genus Capsicum, that gives them their characteristic heat. Its chemical structure can be described as having a vanillyl functional group (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl), a long hydrophobic hydrocarbon tail (8-methyl-non-6-enoyl) & an amide bond linking the two groups. The vanillyl group interacts with our sensory receptors, while the long hydrocarbon tail is lipophilic & enables its transport across cell membranes. This produces the burning sensation which can be especially nasty if one forgets to wash ones hands after handling and then rubs ones eyes.

A molecular model of Capsaicin in the Molymod Hybrid Dome style uses the atoms & bonds in the parts list below. Our free 3D Molecular Model Builder shows other styles & allows for image rotation as an assembly guide.

Chemical data
Molecular Weight Chemical Formula
305.4162 C18H27NO3

Capsaicin molecular model built with Molymod Atoms & Bonds

Hybrid Dome
62053
Open Sphere
62009
Orbit Basic
68845NV
Orbit Flexible
68827W 68847W
Parts Synonyms
Parts
P/NDescriptionQTY
60150EAtom, Molymod, white (hydrogen), hemisphere, 19mm27
60200EAtom, Molymod, red (oxygen), 2 hole, 105 degrees3
60311EAtom, Molymod, blue (nitrogen), 3 hole, 120 degrees, 23mm1
60400EAtom, Molymod, black (carbon), 4 hole, 109.5 degrees, 23mm18
61012EBond, Molymod, grey (single), 20mm17
61013EBond, Molymod, grey (double/triple), 35mm10
61015EBond, Molymod, opaque, 2mm (for spacefilling models)27
Synonyms
IUPAC Name: (E)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methylnon-6-enamide , InChI=1S/C18H27NO3/c1-14(2)8-6-4-5-7-9-18(21)19-13-15-10-11-16(20)17(12-15)22-3/h6,8,10-12,14,20H,4-5,7,9,13H2,1-3H3,(H,19,21)/b8-6+ , InChIKey: YKPUWZUDDOIDPM-SOFGYWHQSA-N , SMILES: CC(C)/C=C/CCCCC(=O)NCC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC , CAS: 404-86-4 , N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methylnon-6-enamide , (E)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methylnon-6-enamide , N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-non-6-enamide , (E)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-non-6-enamide , N-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-8-methyl-non-6-enamide , (E)-N-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-8-methyl-non-6-enamide ,