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 | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| 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 | ![]() GHS07,GHS09 |
| 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 |



