Compound Monograph

Piperolactam D

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

Where Does It Come From?

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

Research & Evidence

Piperolactam D is a hydroxy-dimethoxy member of the aristolactam alkaloid series reported from Piper and related plants. Little is established about it beyond its structure and natural occurrence.