Piperine
Agent Name
Piperine
CAS Number
94-62-2
Formula
C17-H19-N-O3
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl-1-oxo-2,4-pentadienyl-piperine; 1-(5-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-oxo-2,4-pentadienyl)piperidine, (E,E)-; 1-Piperoylpiperidine; 1-Piperoylpiperidine, (E,E)-; Bioperine; Piperidine, 1-(5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-oxo-2,4-pentadienyl)-, (E,E)-; Piperidine, 1-piperoyl-, (E,E)-; Piperin; Piperoylpiperidine; 2,4-Pentadien-1-one, 5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-(1-piperidinyl)-, (2E,4E)-; Piperidine, 1-((2E,4E)-5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-oxo-2,4-pentadienyl)-; [ChemIDplus] (2E,4E)-5-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-(1-piperidinyl)-2,4-pentadien-1-one; 1-[(2E,4E)-5-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-oxo-2,4-pentadienyl]piperidine; (E,E)-1-Piperoylpiperidine; [Merck Index]
Category
Food Additives
Description
Light yellow to yellow solid with a pungent odor; [Reference #1] Light yellow solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Obtained from black pepper and used in brandy (pungent taste) and as an insecticide; [Merck Index] Used as a repellent (unpleasant odor and taste) for dogs, cats, ground hogs, squirrels, skunks, and raccoons; [Reference #1] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] "Piperine 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." [Wikipedia]
Comments
A mild skin and eye irritant; [Reference #1] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.3E-07 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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