Nonanoyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylamide

At a glance

Nonanoyl 4‑hydroxy‑3‑methoxybenzylamide is a synthetic capsaicinoid made by coupling nonanoyl chloride with vanillylamine; it is used as a spicy, warming ingredient in fragrance formulations.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthesized from nonanyl chloride and vanillylamine
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Capsaicinoid
CAS number
2444-46-4
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01