描述
(±)-pelletierine, also known as (-)-isomer of isopelletierine or (+-)-1-(2-piperidinyl)-2-propanone, is a member of the class of compounds known as piperidines. Piperidines are compounds containing a piperidine ring, which is a saturated aliphatic six-member ring with one nitrogen atom and five carbon atoms (±)-pelletierine is soluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). (±)-pelletierine can be found in pomegranate, which makes (±)-pelletierine a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.