Description
Piperine
≥95%, FG
Synonym(s):
1-Piperoylpiperidine
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H19NO3
CAS Number:
94-62-2
Molecular Weight:
285.34
FEMA Number:
2909
Beilstein:
90741
EC Number:
202-348-0
Council of Europe no.:
492
MDL number:
MFCD00005839
PubChem Substance ID:
24901388
Flavis number:
14.003
NACRES:
NA.21
PROPERTIES
biological source
Piper nigrum L.
Quality Level
400
grade
FG
Halal
Kosher
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 172.515
Assay
≥95%
form
powder, crystals or granules
mp
131-135 °C (lit.)
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
Documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
Organoleptic
fatty; pepper
SMILES string
O=C(\C=C\C=C\c1ccc2OCOc2c1)N3CCCCC3
InChI
1S/C17H19NO3/c19-17(18-10-4-1-5-11-18)7-3-2-6-14-8-9-15-16(12-14)21-13-20-15/h2-3,6-9,12H,1,4-5,10-11,13H2/b6-2+,7-3+
InChI key
MXXWOMGUGJBKIW-YPCIICBESA-N
Gene Information
human ... CYP3A4(1576)
DESCRIPTION
Biochem/physiol Actions
Piperine, a major component of black pepper extracts, shown to have potential for inhibiting fat cell formation.[1]
SAFETY INFORMATION
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H302 - H411
Precautionary Statements
P264 - P270 - P273 - P301 + P312 - P391 - P501
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves