Compound Monograph

Piperolactam E

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

Where Does It Come From?

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

Research & Evidence

Piperolactam E is a minor member of the aristolactam alkaloid series described from Piper and related plants. Essentially nothing is established about its biological activity beyond its identification.