Pepper is native to the tropical rain forests in the south-west India, the pharmacologist has found pepper effect for the treatment of epilepsy in Tang dynasty China. Piperine extracted from black pepper or white pepper, widely used in food, Pesticides and pharmaceutical material.

Products name: Piperine

Synonyms: 1-Piperylpiperidine; 5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-(piperidin-1-yl)penta-2,4-dien-1-one; [1]  (2E,4E)-5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-(piperidin-1-yl)penta-2,4-dien-1-one; (2E,4Z)-5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-(piperidin-1-yl)penta-2,4-dien-1-one

Plant Resource: Seed of Piper nigrum 

Structural Formula

CAS number: 94-62-2

Molecular formula: C17H19NO3

Molecular weight: 285.34

Characteristics: Light yellow powder

Specifications:

Piperine 50-98%   HPLC

Function:

Piperine, along with its isomer chavicine, is the alkaloid responsible for the pungency of black pepper and long pepper. It has also been used in some forms of traditional medicine and as an insecticide. Piperine forms monoclinic needles, is slightly soluble in water (1g/25L (18 °C)), and is highly soluble in alcohol (1g/15mL), ether (1g/36mL) and chloroform (1g/1.7mL).