Pelargonic Acid Vanillylamide is an organic capsaicinoid compound naturally produced in chili peppers, also known as pelargonic acid vanillylamide or PAVA.
Product :
Pelargonic Acid Vanillylamide
Molar mass :
293.40 g•mol−1
Appearance :
White to off-white powder
Density :
1.10 g/cm3
Molting point :
54 °C
Flash Point :
251.8 °C
Solubility in water :
Insoluble
Solubility :
Soluble in methanol
Pelargonic Acid Vanillylamide is commonly manufactured synthetically for both commercial and pharmaceutical purposes. capsaicin is universally used as self- defense and riot- control agent in form of pepper sprays, tear gas, etc.
Nonivamide is the active ingredient in most pepper sprays. It is also being used by law enforcement in "paint-ball" guns as a powerful non-lethal weapon.
Nonivamide can be used to deter pests, such as adding it to birdseed which will deter squirrels.