PIPERINE (CED0002980)

PIPERINE belongs to the alkaloids and derivatives, a superclass within the organic compounds. It has the chemical formula C17H19NO3 and an average molecular weight of 285.34 g/mol. Biologically, it functions as an alkaloid (PMC10922816). Industrially, the compound is utilized as a fragrance as well as a nutrient and flavouring (PMC10922816). The compound is found in or released from 26 recorded sources. These include drinking water, indoor air, and synthetic textiles, carpets and rugs. It is also associated with food, food processing and cookware, specifically the treatment of hops, processing meats, food packaging, and the preparation of wine, sparkling wine, or vinegar. Additionally, it is found in household cleaning and consumer products such as tobacco product cases, pipe accessories, other smoking requisites, and non electric simulated smoking devices. It is also recorded in electrical and electronic equipment, including batteries, capacitors, cell phones, printed circuit boards, wires and cables, and four other sources. Exposure routes for PIPERINE include touch, oral, and inhalation. At a molecular level, PIPERINE has three recorded protein targets, acting as an inhibitor of Amine oxidase [flavin-containing] A (MAOA), Amine oxidase [flavin-containing] B (MAOB), and Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group I member 2 (NR1I2). Regarding health effects, PIPERINE has a therapeutic effect on inflammation (PMC12981716).