Compound Monograph
Piperidine
Piperidine is a simple six-membered nitrogen heterocycle that forms the structural core of many natural and synthetic alkaloids.
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Where Does It Come From?
Piperidine is a naturally occurring heterocyclic amine, found in Black pepper. It is flagged as moderately toxic.
Concentration
Content by Source
Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.
Research & Evidence
Piperidine is a saturated six-membered ring with one nitrogen atom. The free amine has a characteristic pepper-like odor and is found in trace amounts in black pepper, from which it takes its name. Its principal importance is structural: the piperidine ring is a recurring scaffold in a huge range of alkaloids and pharmaceuticals, and the compound itself is widely used as a solvent and reagent in organic chemistry rather than as a remedy.
Toxicity & Safety
Piperidine is a volatile, flammable and corrosive liquid that is irritating to skin, eyes and the respiratory tract, and it is handled as a hazardous laboratory chemical. It is not used as a dietary supplement.
