Capsaicin Molecular Structure - Chemistry and Biological Activity #112901 (License: Personal Use)

This diagram illustrates capsaicin (C₁₈H₂₇NO₃), the primary bioactive alkaloid in chili peppers, featuring a phenolic ring with two hydroxyl groups, an amide bond, and a branched 8-carbon hydrocarbon tail. Stereochemistry is indicated by wedge/dash bonds at the chiral center adjacent to the aromatic ring. Its structure underpins TRPV1 receptor activation, leading to the sensation of heat and analgesic effects.

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