1. A colorless organic compound (C₄H₁₀N₂) used as an anthelmintic drug to treat parasitic worm infections in humans and animals.
Usage: chemistry; pharmacology; medical
2. A heterocyclic organic compound containing a six-membered ring with two nitrogen atoms, used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals.
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• Piperazine is commonly prescribed to eliminate roundworms and pinworms in children.
• The chemist synthesized piperazine derivatives for use in new antibiotic formulations.
• Piperazine has been used as an anthelmintic agent for over fifty years.
• The pharmaceutical company incorporated piperazine into their drug development pipeline.
• Piperazine citrate is the salt form often used in oral medications.
• Industrial applications of piperazine include the production of epoxy resins and polyamides.