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An alkylamide found in CAPSICUM that acts at TRPV CATION CHANNELS.

Also Known As:

Zostrix; 8-Methyl-N-Vanillyl-6-Nonenamide; Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin; Axsain; Capsaicine; Capsicum Farmaya; Capsidol; Capsin; Capzasin; Gelcen; Katrum; NGX-4010; Zacin; 8 Methyl N Vanillyl 6 Nonenamide; NGX 4010; NGX4010; 6-Nonenamide, N- ((4- hydroxy- 3- methoxyphenyl)methyl)- 8- methyl- , (E)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antipruritics
Sensory System Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Amides: 2428
  - Polyunsaturated Alkamides
    - Capsaicin: 5328
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Benzene Derivatives: 17
        Phenols: 677
        Catechols: 121
        Capsaicin: 5328
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkenes: 265
      - Polyunsaturated Alkamides
        Capsaicin: 5328
Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- Alkaloids: 5398
  - Solanaceous Alkaloids: 4
    - Capsaicin: 5328
Lipids: 114793
- Fatty Acids: 27405
  - Unsaturated Fatty Acids: 8236
    - Monounsaturated Fatty Acids: 676
      - Capsaicin: 5328

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