Nonivamide (Synthetic Capsaicin):
Nonivamide, also called pelargonic acid vanillylamide or PAVA, is an organic compound and a capsaicinoid. It is an amide of pelargonic acid (n-nonanoic acid) and vanillyl amine. It is present in chili peppers, but is commonly manufactured synthetically. So, it has another name: Synthetic Capsaicin. and It is more heat-stable than capsaicin.
Ointment which contains Nonivamide, is used to relieve arthritis and muscle pain. A small drop of the ointment applied on the skin is absorbed quickly causing warm to burning sensation and pain relief for several hours.
Nonivamide is used as a food additive to add pungency to seasonings, flavorings, and spice blends. It is also used in the confectionery industry to create a hot sensation, and in the pharmaceutical industry in some formulations as a cheaper alternative to capsaicin.
Pharmaceutical Field
Nonivamide has ideal Functions of pain-relieve, anti-inflammatory, clearing meridian, activating collaterals, activating blood, and removing blood stasis. It can be made into Sprays, liniments, tinctures, creams, patches, fever patches, etc. Which are for addiction-free analgesia, bacteria and fungi, promote circulation, etc. It has been widely used in External-use Medicines, like Nonivamide ointment, External patchs, treatment of rheumatism, bruises, frostbite, antipruritic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and many other medicines.
Biological Peicidesst
The microemulsion made by Nonivamide is a kind of plant-derived environmentally friendly biological insecticide. It has the characteristics of high efficacy, long lasting period, good safety, and no pollution to the environment. It is an ideal non-pollution pesticide.
Pollution-free biological antifouling agent
Currently, as a Biological antifouling agent, Nonivamide has been used in antifouling paints and coatings on ships, offshore platforms, and underwater facilities to prevent the adhesion of algae, shellfish, mollusks and other marine organisms, it can prevent the accumulation of aquatic organisms. It can replace toxic organic-tin antifouling agent.
Military and self-protection fields
Synthetic Capsaicin has a strong sneezing effect, this can be used in some military And self-protection products, like sprayer, etc.