Capsaicin (C18H27NO3) molecule isolated on white background Pepper - Vegetable Chemistry Class Ilustration Capsaicin molecular structure
A molecular model of capsaicin. It is the "hot" active component of chili peppers. As well as providing the heat to members of the chili family, it is used medically to relieve pain and to treat skin complaints such as psoriasis. It is also being studied as possibly effective in the treatment of Type I diabetes and certain types of cancer. Isolated on white. [url=/search/lightbox/5202518/]Click here for more in the Molecular Models series [img]http://www.theasis.co.uk/iStock/chem_lightbox_image.jpg[/img][/url] capsaicin Molecule Molecular Structure Molecule of Capsaicin
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