Tulsa_Fireman
9/23/2008, 09:29 AM
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?
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?