Compound Monograph

Piperolactam B

Piperolactam B is an aristolactam-type alkaloid reported from plants of the pepper family.

Where Does It Come From?

Piperolactam B is a naturally occurring aristolactam (phenanthrene lactam) alkaloid.

Research & Evidence

Piperolactam B is one of a series of aristolactam alkaloids described from Piper and related plants. Very little is documented about it beyond its occurrence and chemical class.