| Brand Name: | Zorui |
| MOQ: | 500g, 1kg or 25kg for sample, 1000kg for commercial order |
| Payment Terms: | T/T, LC, OA |
| Supply Ability: | 3000 Tons/month |
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Piperine (1-Piperoylpiperidine) |
| Synonyms | Bioperine®, (E,E)-1-Piperoylpiperidine |
| CAS Number | 94-62-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₇H₁₉NO₃ |
| Molar Mass | 285.34 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to white crystalline powder |
| Odor | Pungent, pepper-like |
| Source | Extracted from black pepper (Piper nigrum) and long pepper (Piper longum) |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; Soluble in ethanol, chloroform; Slightly soluble in ethers |
| Melting Point | 128-130°C |
| Boiling Point | ~300°C (decomposes) |
| Density | ~1.2 g/cm³ |
| pH | Neutral |
| Stability | Stable under normal conditions; sensitive to prolonged light exposure |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥95% (HPLC) |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤3 ppm |
| Loss on Drying | ≤1% |
| Residual Solvents | Complies with ICH guidelines |
| Microbial Limits | Total plate count ≤1000 CFU/g |
| Parameter | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 2-8°C (for long-term stability); room temperature (≤25°C) acceptable if used quickly |
| Light Protection | Store in amber glass or opaque containers (light-sensitive) |
| Humidity | Keep in a dry environment (hygroscopic) |
| Packaging | Sealed, airtight containers under inert gas (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent oxidation |
| Shelf Life | ~2 years if stored properly |