Cell-permeable. A natural product isolated from the roots of Piper Nigrum. Modulator of the sensory neuron function to induce tingling parethesia. Excellent stable model compound for sensory studies. α-Glucosidase inhibitor used in diabetes mellitus, cancer, infection and inflammatory research. Also acts as a ACAT (Acyl-CoA cholesteryl acyl transferase) inhibitor. Potential anti-cancer lead compound. MW: 223.35. Purity ≥97% by HPLC