Chemical Sampling Information
	Capsaicin
Quick Links General Description Monitoring Search    [use word(s)/phrase] Table of Contents By Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z By CAS Number General Description Synonyms: capsicum/ chili/ pepper extract; N-((4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl)-8-methyl-6-nonenamide; Mace; trans-8-methyl-N-vanilly-6-nonenamide OSHA IMIS Code Number: R206 Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 404-86-4 NIOSH, Registry of Toxic Effects (RTECS) Identification Number: RA8530000 Chemical Description and Physical Properties: white crystalline powder molecular formula: C18H27NO3 molecular weight: 305.46 boiling point: 210-220°C melting point: 65°C Monitoring Methods used by OSHA Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method: sampling media: Glass Fiber Filter analytical solvent: (48:52) Acetonitrile:Water maximum volume: 1000 Liters   maximum flow rate: 1-3 L/min current analytical method: High Performance Liquid Chromatography; HPLC/FL method reference: NIOSH Analytical Method (NIOSH 5041) [30 KB, PDF] method classification: Partially Validated All Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of Science, Technology and Medicine at 202-693-2300 for assistance accessing PDF materials.