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Specifications
- CAS No.
- 94-62-2
- Molecular formula
- C17H19NO3
- Molecular weight
- 285.34
- Melting point
- 129-135°C
- Boiling point
- Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Appearance & character
Light yellow crystalline powder with a characteristic pungent taste. Initially tasteless, it produces a burning sensation after a short delay. It is an alkaloid isolated from black pepper.
Product overview
Piperine is a naturally occurring alkaloid with the chemical formula C17H19NO3 and molecular weight of 285.34 g/mol. It is the principal active component of black pepper (Piper nigrum) and long pepper, responsible for their pungency. Piperine has been extensively studied for its various pharmacological properties including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, and bioavailability-enhancing effects. It is widely used in traditional medicine, food industry, and pharmaceutical applications.
Key features
- Natural alkaloid extracted from black pepper
- Exhibits pungent taste with delayed burning sensation
- Poor water solubility but soluble in organic solvents
- Enhances bioavailability of various compounds
- Multiple pharmacological activities
- TRPV1 receptor activator
- Modulates GABAA receptors
- Stable under normal storage conditions.
Applications
- Food industry
- spicy raw material, flavor enhancer, and natural preservative
- Pharmaceutical industry
- bioavailability enhancer, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant agent
- Traditional medicine
- treatment for various ailments including digestive disorders, inflammation, and pain
- Nutraceuticals
- dietary supplement ingredient for metabolic support
- Cosmetics
- ingredient in skincare products for its antioxidant properties
- Research
- biofilm research, inhibits biofilm formation of Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans
- Agricultural applications
- insecticide and pesticide formulations
- Veterinary medicine
- digestive and respiratory health support.
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