Capsaicin/Skin conditioning Fragrancing/topical analgesic API, food flavoring, antifouling coating, repellent, thermogenic agent

Description

This product is capsaicin, with CAS number 404-86-4. It is the primary active ingredient responsible for the pungent sensation in chili fruits. It can be extracted and refined from chili peppers or produced via chemical synthesis. The molecular formula of the product is C₁₈H₂₇NO₃, and its molecular weight is approximately 305.41. It normally appears as white to off-white crystalline powder with a purity of over 98% (tested by HPLC). Pharmaceutical-grade products comply with pharmacopoeia standards such as USP and EP. As a mature commercial raw material, this product is available in various grades including food grade, pharmaceutical grade and reagent grade according to application requirements. It is widely used in food, medicine, daily chemicals, scientific research and many other fields, and is a common product with large circulation volume in domestic and overseas markets. The product shall be stored in a sealed, light-proof place under cool and dry conditions.

Key Effects

Capsaicin is the source of "spiciness". When it comes into contact with the skin or mucous membranes, it stimulates the corresponding sensory nerves and produces a burning and stinging sensation. This stimulation forms the basis for its wide range of applications. In the pharmaceutical field, it is used to relieve local soreness — the warming sensation generated after application helps boost local blood circulation, thereby easing discomfort in muscles and joints, so it is frequently used in topical pain relief products. In the food industry, it serves as a natural spicy seasoning ingredient that delivers an authentic hot flavour. In addition, its irritant property is applied in heat-generating massage products, protective supplies and other items. It is an active ingredient with unique functions and diverse uses.

Its specific functions can be summarised as follows:
Generating spicy flavour: It acts as the natural source of heat and delivers genuine spicy taste to food;
Relieving local soreness: Used in topical formulations to alleviate soreness and discomfort in muscles, joints and other body parts;
Promoting local circulation: The warming feeling after application helps improve local blood circulation;
Stimulating sensory nerves: It acts on sensory nerves of the skin and mucous membranes to produce burning and irritant effects;
Serving as a research tool: It functions as a tool compound for the study of pain perception and sensory nerves;
Good formulation compatibility: It can be added to various dosage forms at different concentrations as required.

Applications

This product is a cross-industry general raw material. Its application scope covers many fields including food, medicine, daily chemicals, security protection and scientific research. It enjoys large and stable market demand and is a common category in export trade.

Its main application fields can be summarized as follows:
Food processing industry: Used as a spicy seasoning ingredient in chili sauces, condiments, snack foods and other products;
Pharmaceutical industry: Used as a raw material for topical analgesic ointments, patches and other preparations to relieve discomforts such as muscle and joint soreness;
Daily chemical and skincare products: Incorporated into formulas of heat-generating massage creams and body care products for muscle soothing;
Scientific research field: Served as a tool compound for researches on pain mechanisms, sensory nerves and other subjects;
Protective products: Used in formulas of some protective supplies (relevant applications shall comply with the regulations of target markets);
Export trade and raw material supply: Supplied as a standard raw material to food manufacturers, pharmaceutical factories, daily chemical plants and traders, with specifications available upon customer requirements.