What's in black pepper

Molecules in it 6

• PiperineC17H19NO3

  On MoleculeFinder's curated black pepper list from source

  The bite of black pepper, a gentler relative of chili heat that gives pepper its sharp, warming kick.

  As a pure substance, its GHS hazard label: signal word Danger; Toxic from source

• CaryophylleneC15H24

  On MoleculeFinder's curated black pepper list from source

  The peppery, woody note of black pepper, cloves, and hops. It is unusual among terpenes in binding a cannabinoid receptor.

  As a pure substance, its GHS hazard label: signal word Danger; Irritant, Health hazard from source

• LimoneneC10H16

  On MoleculeFinder's curated black pepper list from source

  The bright citrus scent locked in orange and lemon peel.

  As a pure substance: LD50 5,000 mg/kg (rat, oral) from source

• α-PineneC10H16

  On MoleculeFinder's curated black pepper list from source

  The smell of a pine forest and of fresh rosemary. It is the most widely distributed terpene in nature and the main component of turpentine.

  As a pure substance: LD50 3,700 mg/kg (rat, oral) from source

• MyrceneC10H16

  On MoleculeFinder's curated black pepper list from source

  The earthy, hoppy, faintly mango note in hops, lemongrass, and cannabis, and one of the most abundant terpenes in beer.

  As a pure substance: LD50 5,000 mg/kg (rat, oral) from source

• LinaloolC10H18O

  On MoleculeFinder's curated black pepper list from source

  The floral, slightly citrus note of lavender and coriander seed. It is one of the most common fragrance ingredients in soap and shampoo.

  As a pure substance: LD50 2,790 mg/kg (rat, oral) from source