Piperine
ALDRICH/W290904 - ≥95%, FG
Synonym: 1-Piperoylpiperidine
CAS Number: 94-62-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C17H19NO3
Molecular Weight: 285.34
EC Number: 202-348-0
MDL Number: MFCD00005839
Linear Formula: C17H19NO3
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥95% |
biological source | Piper nigrum L. |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
form | powder, crystals or granules |
grade | FG |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C17H19NO3/c19-17(18-10 |
InChI key | MXXWOMGUGJBKIW-YPCIICBESA |
mp | 131-135 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | fatty; pepper |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | O=C(C=CC=Cc1ccc2OCOc2c |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Piperine, a major component of black pepper extracts, shown to have potential for inhibiting fat cell formation. |
Symbol | ![]() ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 - H411 |
Precautionary statements | P264 - P270 - P273 - P301 + P312 - P391 - P501 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 22 |
Safety Statements | 22-24/25 |
RIDADR | UN 3077 9 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥95% |
mp | 131-135 °C (lit.) |
FEMA Number | 2909 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |