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SPECIFICATIONS

  

NATURAL CAPSAICIN POWDER 95% USP 29

 

Date:  November, 2011                                                         

 

Description

Standard

Appearance

White/Off white crystalline powder

Solubility

Soluble in Acetone, Methanol and Chloroform

Solubility in Water

Not soluble

Melting Point

60ºC-66ºC

Identification by TLC

Passes Test

Assay Content of:

 

Capsaicin by HPLC

>55.00%

Capsaicin & Dihydrocapsaicin

>75.00%

Other Capsaicinoids

<10.00%

Total Capsaicinoids

90%-110%

Loss on Drying

<1%

Residue on Ignition

<1%

Yeast & Mold

Absent

Pathogenic Micro Organisms & Toxic

Absent

Residual Solvent

Less than 25 ppm

 

 

Description:  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. 

 

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