Piperine (1-Piperoylpiperidine) is the alkaloid responsible for the pungency of black pepper and long pepper, along with chavicine (an isomer of piperine). It has also been used in some forms of traditional medicine and as an insecticide.
Piperine (1-Piperoylpiperidine) is the alkaloid responsible for the pungency of black pepper and long pepper, along with chavicine (an isomer of piperine). It has also been used in some forms of traditional medicine and as an insecticide.
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Catalog Num
A10734
Formula
C17H19NO3
Molecular Weight
285.3
CAS Number
94-62-2
SMILES
C1CCN(CC1)C(=O)/C=C/C=C/C2=CC3=C(C=C2)OCO3
Synonyms
Piperin
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20ºC, keep desiccated. In lyophilized form, the chemical is stable for 36 months. In solution, store at -20ºC and use within 3 months to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
Solubility
In vitro
DMSO
51 mg/mL (178.73 mM)
Water
Insoluble
Ethanol
51 mg/mL (178.73 mM)
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