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piperine
C17H19NO3 A crystalline compound that is found in black pepper; melting point is 130_C; soluble in benzene and acetic acid; used to give a pungent taste to brandy and as an insecticide.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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