Chemistry of Tetrahydropiperine

Chemical structure

Chemical structure

1-[5-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5 yl)-1-oxo-pentanoyl]-piperidine

Molecular formula

C17H23NO3

Derived from piperine by a controlled hydrogenation process

Specifications

Description:Off-white, low melting solid with characteristic odor
Solub ity:Soluble in chloroform, methanol and insoluble in water
Melting range:41 °C – 42 °C
Assay by HPLC:Minimum 99.5%
Chromatographic impurities:Not more than 0.5%