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In the Scoville scale, what is the hottest chemical?
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Capsaicin
Quiz Options
- Capsaicin
- Resiniferatoxin
- Dihydrocapsaicin
- Tinyatoxin
Explanation & Context
Resiniferatoxin is a naturally occurring chemical found in the resin spurge cactus that measures roughly 16 billion Scoville Heat Units, making it 1,000 times hotter than pure capsaicin. It is so potent that it can cause chemical burns and is primarily used in medical research as a selective analgesic.
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