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C18H27NO3 [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- (E)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-6-nonenamide
1, record 1, English, %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29methyl%5D%2D8%2Dmethyl%2D6%2Dnonenamide
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-6- nonenamide 2, record 1, English, N%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxy%2Dphenyl%29methyl%5D%2D8%2Dmethyl%2D6%2D%20nonenamide
correct, see observation
- trans-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methyl- 6-nonenamide 2, record 1, English, trans%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29methyl%5D%2D8%2Dmethyl%2D%206%2Dnonenamide
correct, see observation
- (E)-8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide 1, record 1, English, %28E%29%2D8%2Dmethyl%2DN%2Dvanillyl%2D6%2Dnonenamide
correct, see observation
- trans-8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide 2, record 1, English, trans%2D8%2Dmethyl%2DN%2Dvanillyl%2D6%2Dnonenamide
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(E)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-6-nonenamide: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 3, record 1, English, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29methyl%5D%2D8%2Dmethyl%2D6%2Dnonenamide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
N-; trans-: These prefixes must be italicized. 3, record 1, English, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29methyl%5D%2D8%2Dmethyl%2D6%2Dnonenamide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C18H27NO3 4, record 1, English, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29methyl%5D%2D8%2Dmethyl%2D6%2Dnonenamide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
This chemical is also known under the following generic (nonproprietary) names, which should be used when referring to the active ingredient used in products such as drugs, spices and condiments: capsicine, capsaicine, capsaicin, capsicin. 4, record 1, English, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29methyl%5D%2D8%2Dmethyl%2D6%2Dnonenamide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
This chemical is also known under the following brand (proprietary) name: Zostrix. 4, record 1, English, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29methyl%5D%2D8%2Dmethyl%2D6%2Dnonenamide
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- (E)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-méthoxyphényl)méthyl]-8-méthyl-6-nonénamide
1, record 1, French, %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thyl%5D%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- N-[(4-hydroxy-3-méthoxy-phényl)méthyl]-8-méthyl-6- nonénamide 1, record 1, French, N%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxy%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thyl%5D%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2D%20non%C3%A9namide
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- trans-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-méthoxyphényl)méthyl]-8-méthyl- 6-nonénamide 1, record 1, French, trans%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thyl%5D%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D%206%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- (E)-8-méthyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonénamide 1, record 1, French, %28E%29%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2DN%2Dvanillyl%2D6%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- trans-8-méthyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonénamide 1, record 1, French, trans%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2DN%2Dvanillyl%2D6%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(E)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-méthoxyphényl)méthyl]-8-méthyl-6-nonénamide : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 1, French, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thyl%5D%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
N-; trans- : Ces préfixes s'écrivent en italique. 1, record 1, French, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thyl%5D%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C18H27NO3 2, record 1, French, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thyl%5D%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Ce produit chimique est aussi connu sous les noms génériques (désignations communes) suivants, qu'il convient d'utiliser quand on se réfère à son principe actif dans les produits comme les médicaments, les cosmétiques ou les additifs alimentaires : capsicine, capsaïcine. 2, record 1, French, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thyl%5D%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Ce produit chimique est aussi connu sous le nom de marque suivant : Zostrix. 2, record 1, French, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thyl%5D%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- 8-metil-N-vanillil-6-nonenamida
1, record 1, Spanish, 8%2Dmetil%2DN%2Dvanillil%2D6%2Dnonenamida
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El compuesto químico capsaicina (8-metil-N-vanillil-6-nonenamida) es el componente activo del chile ("Capsicum"). Es irritante para los mamíferos; produce una fuerte sensación de ardor en la boca. La capsaicina y otras sustancias relacionadas se denominan "capsaicinoides" y se producen como un metabolito secundario en diversas plantas del género Capsicum, probablemente para evitar ser comidas por animales herbívoros. [...] La capsaicina pura es un compuesto lipofílico, inodoro, incoloro, parecido a la cera. Usos: por la sensación de ardor que produce, la capsaicina es comúnmente usada en productos alimenticios para hacerlos más picantes. [...] La capsaicina se usa también como medicamento, o como gas lacrimógeno. 1, record 1, Spanish, - 8%2Dmetil%2DN%2Dvanillil%2D6%2Dnonenamida
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Fórmula química: C18H27NO3 2, record 1, Spanish, - 8%2Dmetil%2DN%2Dvanillil%2D6%2Dnonenamida
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-04-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Spices and Condiments
- Medication
- Non-Lethal Weapons
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- (E)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-6-nonenamide
1, record 2, English, %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29methyl%5D%2D8%2Dmethyl%2D6%2Dnonenamide
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- capsicine 2, record 2, English, capsicine
correct
- capsaicine 1, record 2, English, capsaicine
correct
- N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-6- nonenamide 3, record 2, English, N%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxy%2Dphenyl%29methyl%5D%2D8%2Dmethyl%2D6%2D%20nonenamide
correct, see observation
- trans-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methyl- 6-nonenamide 3, record 2, English, trans%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29methyl%5D%2D8%2Dmethyl%2D%206%2Dnonenamide
correct, see observation
- (E)-8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide 1, record 2, English, %28E%29%2D8%2Dmethyl%2DN%2Dvanillyl%2D6%2Dnonenamide
correct, see observation
- trans-8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide 3, record 2, English, trans%2D8%2Dmethyl%2DN%2Dvanillyl%2D6%2Dnonenamide
correct, see observation
- Zostrix 4, record 2, English, Zostrix
correct, trademark
- capsaicin 5, record 2, English, capsaicin
correct
- capsicin 6, record 2, English, capsicin
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pungent cytotoxic volatile alkaloid extracted from the capsules of various species of Capsicum (pepper, paprika), of the Solanaceae, responsible for the chilli pepper's piquant taste. 7, record 2, English, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29methyl%5D%2D8%2Dmethyl%2D6%2Dnonenamide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(E)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-6-nonenamide: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 8, record 2, English, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29methyl%5D%2D8%2Dmethyl%2D6%2Dnonenamide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
N-; trans-: These prefixes must be italicized. 8, record 2, English, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29methyl%5D%2D8%2Dmethyl%2D6%2Dnonenamide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C18H27NO3 7, record 2, English, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29methyl%5D%2D8%2Dmethyl%2D6%2Dnonenamide
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Épices et condiments
- Médicaments
- Armes non meurtrières
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- (E)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-méthoxyphényl)méthyl]-8-méthyl-6-nonénamide
1, record 2, French, %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thyl%5D%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- capsicine 2, record 2, French, capsicine
correct, feminine noun
- capsaïcine 3, record 2, French, capsa%C3%AFcine
correct, feminine noun
- N-[(4-hydroxy-3-méthoxy-phényl)méthyl]-8-méthyl-6- nonénamide 1, record 2, French, N%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxy%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thyl%5D%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2D%20non%C3%A9namide
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- trans-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-méthoxyphényl)méthyl]-8-méthyl- 6-nonénamide 1, record 2, French, trans%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thyl%5D%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D%206%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- (E)-8-méthyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonénamide 1, record 2, French, %28E%29%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2DN%2Dvanillyl%2D6%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- trans-8-méthyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonénamide 1, record 2, French, trans%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2DN%2Dvanillyl%2D6%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- Zostrix 1, record 2, French, Zostrix
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
capsicine : Dénomination courante du principe révulsif du poivre de Cayenne, que l'on extrait de plusieurs espèces de «capsicum» (solanées). 4, record 2, French, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thyl%5D%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(E)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-méthoxyphényl)méthyl]-8-méthyl-6-nonénamide : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 2, French, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thyl%5D%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
N-; trans- : Ces préfixes s'écrivent en italique. 1, record 2, French, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thyl%5D%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C18H27NO3 5, record 2, French, - %28E%29%2DN%2D%5B%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thyl%5D%2D8%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Dnon%C3%A9namide
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Especias y condimentos
- Medicamentos
- Armas no mortíferas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- capsaicina
1, record 2, Spanish, capsaicina
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- capsicina 2, record 2, Spanish, capsicina
correct, feminine noun
- 8-metil-N-vanillil-6-nonenamida 3, record 2, Spanish, 8%2Dmetil%2DN%2Dvanillil%2D6%2Dnonenamida
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El compuesto químico capsaicina (8-metil-N-vanillil-6-nonenamida) es el componente activo del chile ("Capsicum"). Es irritante para los mamíferos; produce una fuerte sensación de ardor en la boca. La capsaicina y otras sustancias relacionadas se denominan "capsaicinoides" y se producen como un metabolito secundario en diversas plantas del género Capsicum, probablemente para evitar ser comidas por animales herbívoros. [...] La capsaicina pura es un compuesto lipofílico, inodoro, incoloro, parecido a la cera. Usos: por la sensación de ardor que produce, la capsaicina es comúnmente usada en productos alimenticios para hacerlos más picantes. [...] La capsaicina se usa también como medicamento, o como gas lacrimógeno. 3, record 2, Spanish, - capsaicina
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Fórmula química: C18H27NO3 4, record 2, Spanish, - capsaicina
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