Pepper Extract
English name: Piperine 98%
Extraction source: Dried near mature or ripe fruit of pepper plant in the family Piperaceae.
Product specifications: Piperine 90%, 95%, 98% multi specification products
CAS number: 94-62-2
Detection method: UV
Application scenario: Applied to industries such as pharmaceuticals and healthcare products
Packaging method: Small goods: packaged in aluminum foil bags, large goods in 25KG/cardboard drums; Need to contact customer service in advance for packaging;
Storage conditions: This product should be sealed, shaded, and kept away from high temperatures. It should be stored in a dry, cool, and well ventilated place;
Technical Data Sheet (TDS) & Analytical Control
| Analytical Parameter | Target Specification Limit | Typical Batch Result | Validated Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Source | Dried fruit of Piper nigrum L. | Verified | Macroscopic / TLC ID |
| Piperine Assay (HPLC) | ≥ 98.0% (Dry Basis) | 98.45% | HPLC (USP <621>) |
| CAS Registry Number | 94-62-2 | Conforms | Spectral Profile MATCH |
| Physical Appearance | Light yellow fine crystalline powder | Complies | Visual Assessment |
| Bulk / Tap Density | 0.40g/ml - 0.60g/ml | 0.48g/ml | USP <616> |
| Residual Solvents (Class 2) | Ethanol ≤ 5000 ppm / Acetone ≤ 5000 ppm | < 200 ppm | Headspace GC-FID |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) | Pb ≤ 0.5 ppm, As ≤ 1.0 ppm (California Prop 65) | Complies | ICP-MS |
| Microbiological Control | TPC ≤ 1000 CFU/g (E.Coli/Salmonella: Negative) | Complies | USP <2021> / <2022> |
Manufacturing & Processing Excellence
Supercritical CO₂ Extraction
Standard petroleum-based chemical extractions inevitably leave toxic, regulated residues and degrade the fragile alkaloid chain. Tihealth deploys high-pressure, low-temperature Supercritical CO₂ fluid extraction to seamlessly isolate pure Piperine molecules, completely omitting harsh industrial petrochemical solvents from the processing footprint.
Multi-Stage Crystallization
Achieving consistent, high-purity API standards (≥95.0% - 98.0%) requires deep phase isolation. The raw concentrated oleoresin undergoes low-temperature, multi-stage crystallization. This highly calibrated thermodynamic process completely strips away bitter pepper resins, sticky plant waxes, and essential oils.
Anti-Static Rheology Control
High-purity crystalline Piperine frequently carries electrostatic charges, sticking to mechanical funnels. Tihealth utilizes advanced micro-milling and anti-static screening to achieve a uniform 80-mesh powder. This ensures seamless flowability and uniform weight distribution in high-speed commercial encapsulation and tableting lines.
Evidence-Based Pharmacological Mechanisms
Enzymatic Inhibition & Bioenhancement Dynamics
Piperine is clinically recognized as an efficient bio-enhancement agent. It strategically downregulates key metabolic enzyme pathways in the hepatic and intestinal mucosa-specifically CYP3A4 and Uridine diphosphate-glucuronosyltransferases (UGTs)-and inhibits efflux pumps like P-glycoprotein. This temporary, reversible suppression dramatically boosts the intracellular retention and plasma concentrations of poorly soluble actives (e.g., compounding with Curcumin increases absorption by up to 2000%).
Thermoregulation & Metabolic Adjuvant Properties
By directly binding and stimulating Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid-1 (TRPV1) channels, Piperine naturally upregulates thermogenesis and lipid oxidation processes. This metabolic amplification increases base metabolic demands without cardiovascular overstimulation, establishing it as an ideal synergistic ingredient in thermogenic sports drinks and weight-management pre-mixes.
Intestinal Epithelial Transport Optimization
Studies indicate that Piperine positively alters the lipophilic nature of the intestinal cell membrane, increasing membrane fluidity and promoting the microvilli structure's transport activity. This enhances transcellular and paracellular macromolecule passage, optimizing nutrient absorption kinetics across the intestinal barrier.
Industrial Formulation Applications
Nutraceutical Synergists
The indispensable, validated bio-enhancer for low-bioavailability actives like Curcumin, Coenzyme Q10, Resveratrol, and EGCG, directly lowering active dosage requirements.
Sports & Thermogenics
Heavily formulated into clean-label fat burners, pre-workout powders, and weight-management products to safely elevate systemic metabolic energy expenditure.
Clinical Enteral Formulations
Utilized as an adjuvant within FSMP medical diets to optimize systemic absorption of trace minerals and water-soluble vitamins in patients with compromised absorption kinetics.
High-End Nutricosmetics
Used in dermal serums and anti-aging topicals as a validated skin penetration enhancer to improve the transport efficiency of vitamins and peptide chains.
Contract Manufacturing & Global Supply Chain
♦ Precise Active Customization
We strictly tailor the concentration of Piperine (from 95% up to ultra-pure 98% HPLC specs) to perfectly match your specific formulation requirements, guaranteeing maximum bioavailability enhancement for your target compounds.
♦ Traceable Quality Control
Quality is mathematically verifiable. Every batch undergoes strict cGMP-certified analysis via HPLC. We provide full COAs, ensuring heavy metals, pathogens, and solvent residues strictly comply with USP and EP pharmacopeial standards.
♦ Secure Export Bulk Fulfillment
We specialize in global botanical logistics. We offer blind shipping, bulk packaging (from 1kg sealed foil bags to 25kg sterile commercial drums), and full FDA/EU regulatory documentation support for rapid global customs clearance.
Packaging, Logistics & Secure Payment
Reliable B2B Supply Chain Solutions
We provide pharmaceutical-grade aseptic packaging, efficient global logistics (Air/Sea freight with dual customs clearance), and secure multi-currency payment methods to ensure seamless, moisture-free cross-border transit for our B2B procurement partners.



Formulator & Procurement FAQ
Q1: Standard UV-Vis testing often overestimates Piperine purity by detecting structural analogues. How do you guarantee absolute standardization?
This is a critical regulatory loophole. Low-cost suppliers often utilize cheap UV-Vis spectroscopy, which conflates related piperidine analogues with active Piperine, artificially inflating purity claims. Xi'an Tihealth strictly validates every production batch using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) in accordance with USP <621> monographs. Our batch-specific GPC/HPLC chromatograms are issued with every shipment, ensuring genuine ≥98.0% active integrity for formulation audits.
Q2: Highly pure crystalline Piperine carries massive static charges. How is your powder optimized for high-speed automated encapsulation machinery?
High static charge is a notorious manufacturing hurdle that causes powder to cling to metal hoppers, leading to dosing inconsistency and production downtime. Tihealth resolves this by integrating a proprietary fluid-bed processing stage that stabilizes the physical rheology of the crystals. By screening the finished API to a tightly controlled, uniform 80-mesh particle range and optimizing bulk density (0.45-0.55 g/ml), we ensure exceptional, non-clumping flowability suitable for high-speed automatic encapsulation and direct compression tableting.
Q3: Many commercial piperine extracts contain toxic residual solvents (like ethylene dichloride or ethyl acetate). What is your solvent safety profile?
We actively reject Class 1 and Class 2 chlorinated extraction solvents. Our green manufacturing pipeline employs advanced Supercritical CO₂ extraction combined with food-grade ethanol as the sole crystallization co-solvent. The crystalline powder is subsequently dried in advanced vacuum-convection ovens. Headspace GC-FID analysis confirms residual ethanol is consistently controlled at < 200 ppm-comfortably below the 5000 ppm limit set by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP <467>) and the European Pharmacopoeia (EP).
Q4: Piperine is highly pungent and irritating. How can R&D teams formulate this into chewables or Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages?
At ≥98% purity, the characteristic black pepper pungency remains intensely active, which can irritate the oral mucosa in liquid or chewable applications. For R&D teams designing functional foods, liquid shots, or gummies, our technical team offers a specialized Micro-Encapsulated Piperine (Cyclodextrin Complex) specification. This bio-technological masking phase encapsulates the active piperine within a hydrophilic carbohydrate cage, completely neutralizing oral heat and improving cold-water dispersibility without compromising bioavailability properties.
Q5: How does your quality control address Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and phthalate plasticizer limits?
To prevent PAH accumulation (common during direct fire-drying of pepper fruits) and plasticizer migration from agricultural collection bags, we enforce a strict quality gate. Our raw material undergoes indirect steam-drying and is stored strictly in food-grade woven containers. Every single batch is validated via GC-MS, ensuring PAH4 levels are consistently below 10 ppb and phthalate plasticizers are non-detectable, strictly meeting European Commission Regulation (EU) limits and California Proposition 65.
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