Isocapric Acid

• CAT Number: R023380
• CAS Number: 5963-14-4
• Molecular Formula: C10H20O2
• Molecular Weight: 172.268
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 8-Methylnonanoic Acid
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 8-methylnonanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H20O2/c1-9(2)7-5-3-4-6-8-10(11)12/h9H,3-8H2,1-2H3,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: OAOABCKPVCUNKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)CCCCCCC(=O)O

Capsaicin, the chemical that imparts the spicy-<wbr></wbr>hot quality of chili peppers, is produced by the fruits of plants belonging to the Capsicum family. 8-<wbr></wbr>methyl Nonanoic acid is an immediate precursor of capsaicin as well as a by-<wbr></wbr>product of capsaicin degradation. Addition of 5 mM of 8-<wbr></wbr>methyl nonanoic acid significantly increases the yield of capsaicin in both immobilized and freely suspended cells of C. frutescens. Capsaicin has reported antimicrobial properties, however isocapric acid can act as a growth substrate in certain bacterial strains.