| Bioactivity | (Z)-Capsaicin is the cis isomer of capsaicin, acts as an orally active TRPV1 agonist, and is used in the research of neuropathic pain. |
| Target | TRPV1 receptor |
| Invitro | (Z)-Capsaicin is the cis isomer of capsaicin, acting as a TRPV1 agonist. (Z)-Capsaicin may also blocks the neruonal calcium channel[1]. |
| In Vivo | (Z)-Capsaicin (Zucapsaicin) significantly attenuates nociceptive behavior after oral administration in rats. (Z)-Capsaicin is also tolerated in the primary or recurrent experimental genital herpes simplex virus infection in guinea pigs[1]. |
| Name | (Z)-Capsaicin |
| CAS | 25775-90-0 |
| Formula | C18H27NO3 |
| Molar Mass | 305.41 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
| Reference | [1]. Bourne N, et al. Civamide (cis-capsaicin) for treatment of primary or recurrent experimental genital herpes. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1999 Nov;43(11):2685-8. |