A potential thermal degradant of capsaicin
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(E)-8-Methyl-6-nonenoic Acid

Item No. 16609

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Formal Name
(6E)-8-methyl-6-nonenoic acid
CAS Number
59320-77-3
Synonyms
  • trans-8-Methylnon-6-enoic Acid
  • 8-Methylnon-trans-6-enoic Acid
Molecular Formula
C10H18O2
Formula Weight
170.3
Purity
≥95% (may contain up to 15% of the Z-isomer)
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A neat oil
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 30 mg/mlDMSO: 30 mg/mlEthanol: 30 mg/mlEthanol:PBS (pH 7.2) (1:6): 0.5 mg/ml
SMILES
OC(CCCC/C=C/C(C)C)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C10H18O2/c1-9(2)7-5-3-4-6-8-10(11)12/h5,7,9H,3-4,6,8H2,1-2H3,(H,11,12)/b7-5+
InChi Key
OCALSPDXYQHUHA-FNORWQNLSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    (E)-8-Methyl-6-nonenoic acid is a potential thermal degradant of capsaicin (Item No. 92350) with possible mutagenic effects.1,2

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Gannett, P.M., Nagel, D.L., Reilly, P.J., et al. The capsaicinoids: Their separation, synthesis, and mutagenicity. The Journal of Organic Chemistry 53(5), 1064-1071 (1988).

    2. Hoffman, P.G., Lego, M.C., and Galetto, W.G. Separation and quantitation of red pepper major heat principles by reverse-phase high-pressure liquid chromatography. J. Agric. Food Chem. 31(6), 1326-1330 (1983).