Compound Monograph

Piperolactam C

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

Where Does It Come From?

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

Research & Evidence

Piperolactam C is a trimethoxy-substituted member of the aristolactam alkaloid series described from Piper and related plants. Beyond its structural identification, its biological properties are not well characterised.