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NATURAL CAPSAICIN POWDER 95%
USP
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PRODUCT DATA
The pungent component of red chilly is
capsaicin (C18H27NO3).
This substance is the major
component in many medical formulations used to treat ailments
causing severe pain.
It is also used in self-protection aids such as Pepper Sprays to
temporarily immobilize the attacker without causing physical
damage or injury.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Description
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Standard
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Appearance
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White/Off white
crystalline powder
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Solubility
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Soluble in Acetone,
Methanol and Chloroform
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Solubility in Water
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Not soluble
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Melting Point
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60ºC-66ºC
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Identification by TLC
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Passes Test
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Assay Content of:
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Capsaicin by HPLC
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>55.00%
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Capsaicin &
Dihydrocapsaicin
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>75.00%
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Other Capsaicinoids
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<10.00%
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Total Capsaicinoids
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90% - 110%
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Loss on Drying
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<1%
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Residue on Ignition
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<1%
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Yeast & Mold
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Absent
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Pathogenic Micro
Organisms & Toxic
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Absent
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Residual Solvent
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Less than 25 ppm
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