Description: Nonivamide (Nonanoic acid vanillylamide) is found in herbs and spices. Nonivamide is an alkaloid from Capsicum species Nonivamide is a flavoring ingredient. Nonivamide is an organic compound and a capsaicinoid. It is an amide of pelargonic acid and vanillylamine. It is present in chili peppers, but is commonly manufactured synthetically. It is more heat-stable than capsaicin.
CAS Number: 2444-46-4
Formula: C17H27NO3
Molecular Weight: 293,4
References: Zhou J, et al. Toxic effects of environment-friendly antifoulant Nonivamide on Phaeodactylum tricornutum. Environ Toxicol Chem. 2013 Apr;32(4):802-9.