Capsaicin, chemical formula and structure. Active component in chili peppers, plants belonging to genus Capsicum. Chemical irritant and neurotoxin.

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Capsaicin, chemical formula and structure. Active component in chili peppers, plants belonging to genus Capsicum. Chemical irritant and neurotoxin. As spice in food it provides spiciness and piquancy.

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