| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Methyl piperate | [CAS]
6190-46-1 | [Synonyms]
Methyl piperate
Piperic acid methyl ester
Piperinic acid methyl ester
2,4-Pentadienoic acid, 5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-, methyl ester, (2E,4E)- | [Molecular Formula]
C13H12O4 | [MOL File]
6190-46-1.mol | [Molecular Weight]
232.23 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
Methylpiperic acid is a piperine alkaloid with significant MAO inhibitory activity (IC503.6 μM). Methylpiperic acid is less effective against MAO-B (IC 501.6 μM) than MAO-A (IC5027.1 μM) has a bidirectional inhibitory effect. Methylphenidate is used to treat mental disorders [1]. | [IC 50]
MAO-B | [References]
[1] Lee SA, et al. Methylpiperate derivatives from Piper longum and their inhibition of monoamine oxidase. Arch Pharm Res. 2008 Jun;31(6):679-83. DOI:10.1007/s12272-001-1212-7 |
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