capsaicinoid
C57422
concept
A capsaicinoid is a class of pungent, lipophilic alkaloid compounds found primarily in chili peppers that activate sensory neurons to produce the characteristic sensation of heat or spiciness.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| vanilloid compound | 1 |
Instances (1)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| capsaicin | — |