What is another word for piperin?
Pronunciation: [pˈa͡ɪpɹɪn] (IPA) 
Piperin is a chemical compound primarily found in black pepper, which gives the spice its pungent flavor. It is also known as piperine and is widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. There are several synonyms for piperin that are used interchangeably, including 1-piperoylpiperidine, 5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-1,3-dioxoperhydro-1H- pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine, and 1-[5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-oxo-2,4-pentadienyl]piperidine. These names refer to the same chemical compound and are commonly used in scientific literature to describe piperin.
