Capsaicin Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- 8-Methyl-N-Vanillyl-6-Nonenamide
- Trans-8-Methyl-N-Vanillyl-6-Nonenamide
- C18H27NO3
Capsaicin is a defined capsaicinoid powder for food ingredient, personal-care, pharmaceutical-development and analytical buyers in Malaysia. It is also known as 8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide and has a distinct identity from capsicum oleoresin, chilli extract and other mixed capsaicinoid materials.
Commercial requirements may call for synthetic capsaicin, a natural-source isolate, a high-assay grade or an analytical reference grade. Pure material is normally a white to off-white crystalline powder, while a liquid capsaicin preparation should be described separately by its carrier and assay basis.
Food formulators use capsaicin for controlled heat and flavour systems, while personal-care, pharmaceutical-development, agricultural and laboratory buyers select it for defined sensory, active-ingredient or analytical requirements. The relevant controls can include assay, capsaicinoid profile, residual solvents, moisture, colour and particle form.
Send the required source, grade, assay, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 404-86-4
- Formula
- C18H27NO3
- Grade
- synthetic, natural-source, high-assay, analytical
- Appearance
- white to off-white crystalline powder with intense pungency
Capsaicin grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthetic capsaicin | crystalline powder | capsaicin assay and impurity profile confirmed against the quoted grade | Standardised food, personal-care, pharmaceutical-development and industrial formulations that require a defined capsaicin identity. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Natural-source capsaicin isolate | crystalline powder or fine isolate | capsaicin content and associated capsaicinoid profile confirmed against the quoted grade | Formulations that specify natural-source capsaicin or a defined capsaicinoid profile rather than a synthetic single-compound source. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-assay capsaicin grade | fine crystalline powder | assay, residual solvent and capsaicinoid limits confirmed against the requirement | Concentrated heat, sensory and active-ingredient systems where low carrier content and a consistent capsaicin assay are important. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Analytical or reference grade capsaicin | fine crystalline powder | identity, assay and trace impurity limits confirmed against the analytical requirement | Laboratory reference, method development and quality-control work where the buyer needs an identified capsaicin standard. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy capsaicin from ChemTrade
Request a quote for capsaicin
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | capsaicin, an amide capsaicinoid | — |
| Formula | C18H27NO3 | — |
| CAS number | 404-86-4 | — |
| Appearance | white to off-white crystalline powder | — |
| Solubility | practically insoluble in water and soluble in suitable organic solvents | — |
| Quality controls | capsaicin assay, capsaicinoid profile, residual solvents, moisture and colour confirmed by grade | — |
Capsaicin applications
Safety and handling
Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place and protect from dust, moisture and contamination. Avoid direct contact during handling and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about capsaicin
Is capsaicin the same as capsicum oleoresin?
No. Capsaicin is a defined capsaicinoid compound, while capsicum oleoresin is an extract containing capsaicin together with other capsaicinoids, pigments and extractives. Request the exact identity, assay and source if a pure or standardised capsaicin material is needed.
What is the difference between synthetic and natural-source capsaicin?
Synthetic capsaicin is made as the defined chemical compound. Natural-source material is isolated from capsicum and may be specified by capsaicin content and the associated capsaicinoid profile. State the source preference and acceptance criteria in the enquiry because the two grades are not interchangeable for every formulation.
What form of capsaicin should a buyer request?
Pure capsaicin is normally requested as a crystalline powder. A liquid product may instead be a solution, concentrate or oleoresin, so state the carrier, assay basis and intended use if a liquid preparation is required rather than treating it as the same form.
Which specifications matter for capsaicin procurement?
Include the capsaicin assay, capsaicinoid profile, residual solvent limits, moisture, colour, particle form and application. Food, personal-care, pharmaceutical-development and analytical buyers may use different acceptance criteria, so the target specification should accompany the request.
Can capsaicin be requested for food or personal-care formulation?
Yes, subject to the buyer's formulation and applicable product requirements. State the intended use, source, assay, required documentation and quantity so the quotation can address the appropriate grade without confusing capsaicin with a broader capsicum extract.
What details are needed for a capsaicin price enquiry?
Provide the source type, assay or profile, form, application, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred packing and document requirements so availability, commercial terms and quotation validity can be confirmed.