Piperine
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1-[(E, E)-5-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-oxo-2,4-pentadienyl]-piperidine
What does it do?
Piperine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Piperine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Piperine?
Piperine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-[(E, E)-5-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-oxo-2,4-pentadienyl]-piperidine
Is Piperine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Piperine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Piperine do in cosmetic products?
Piperine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Piperine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Piperine is 94-62-2.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010