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Nonivamide

Generic Name
Nonivamide
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C17H27NO3
CAS Number
2444-46-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
S846B891OR

Overview

Nonivamide is found in herbs and spices. It is an alkaloid from the Capsicum species. The structures of Capsaicin and nonivamide differ only slightly with respect to the fatty acid moiety of the side chain (8-methyl nonenoic acid versus nonanoic acid) . Nonivamide is a flavoring ingredient. Nonivamide is an organic compound and a capsaicinoid. It is an amide of pelargonic acid and vanillylamine. It is naturally found in chili peppers but manufactured to produce a synthetic form for various pharmacologic preparations . This drug has been studied in combination with Nicarboxil in the treatment of lower back pain . Nonivamide has also been studied for its anti-inflammatory properties, as well as in fat loss therapies and has demonstrated promising results , , , .

Background

Nonivamide is found in herbs and spices. It is an alkaloid from the Capsicum species. The structures of Capsaicin and nonivamide differ only slightly with respect to the fatty acid moiety of the side chain (8-methyl nonenoic acid versus nonanoic acid) . Nonivamide is a flavoring ingredient. Nonivamide is an organic compound and a capsaicinoid. It is an amide of pelargonic acid and vanillylamine. It is naturally found in chili peppers but manufactured to produce a synthetic form for various pharmacologic preparations . This drug has been studied in combination with Nicarboxil in the treatment of lower back pain . Nonivamide has also been studied for its anti-inflammatory properties, as well as in fat loss therapies and has demonstrated promising results , , , .

Indication

Nonivamide is used as a topical analgesic and is also used as a flavoring ingredient , , .

Associated Conditions

  • Back Pain Lower Back
  • Back Pain, Acute
  • Contusions
  • Joint Pain
  • Myalgia
  • Rheumatism
  • Sprains
  • Stiff Shoulder
  • Poor blood circulation

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