Chemistry nerds, UNITE!

[Tulsa_Fireman]

Got a question. Look at this chemical structure.

http://www.thescarms.com/hotstuff/capsaicin.jpg

What could I do chemically that would A) break this structure or B) form a different structure, C) break or form a different structure that would be non-toxic and D) flavorless, and E) the chemical used to do this would also be non-toxic and hopefully flavorless?

I've wondered if this was possible for years. The chemical is capsaicin, one of the capsaicinoids, the culprit in you crapping flames after putting that habanero in your chili. Some drink milk, some eat crackers, and hell, some just go off the deep end of masochism and enjoy the pain. I'm in the latter group because I'm a goof.

So, South Ovarians, can it be done? HAS it been done?

[NormanPride]

Well, the fats in milk fit with the capsaicin molecules on your tongue and wash them away... but I'm not sure if that would help the blasting of fire from your bunghole.

[Tulsa_Fireman]

Yeah, that's why I'm thinking instead of bolting something to it, breaking it entirely.

How great would it be to have a product that you could rub on your face after eating a can of pepper spray that doesn't just attach or wash the chemical from you, but shatters the capsaicin itself? A few drops in your chili for awesome habanero flavor without torching your pooter? An easy to use mouthwash that turns that single bite of death into a now manageable tingle?

That would rock like Ted Nugent.

[My Opinion Matters]

Got a question. Look at this chemical structure.

http://www.thescarms.com/hotstuff/capsaicin.jpg

What could I do chemically that would A) break this structure or B) form a different structure, C) break or form a different structure that would be non-toxic and D) flavorless, and E) the chemical used to do this would also be non-toxic and hopefully flavorless?

I've wondered if this was possible for years. The chemical is capsaicin, one of the capsaicinoids, the culprit in you crapping flames after putting that habanero in your chili. Some drink milk, some eat crackers, and hell, some just go off the deep end of masochism and enjoy the pain. I'm in the latter group because I'm a goof.

So, South Ovarians, can it be done? HAS it been done?

Slather it with gravy.

[proud gonzo]

i'm pretty sure it'd be simpler to just not eat so much hot stuff.

[PDXsooner]

tulsa - check your inbox, i just pm'd you

[Turd_Ferguson]

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