Long Pepper Botanical Reference Material

Q: Can this BRM detect adulteration with Piper retrofractum or black pepper?

Yes. Comparing a test sample's HPTLC profile against this Piper longum reference material can help distinguish genuine Indian long pepper from Piper retrofractum (Javanese long pepper, a different species sold under the same common name), from black pepper ( Piper nigrum ) fruit dust, or from spent material.

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BioTrace Labs' Long Pepper Botanical Reference Material is a certified Piper longum botanical reference material, developed for HPTLC fingerprinting, phytochemical authentication, and herbal quality-control testing. Each Piper longum fruit reference material batch is botanically verified and profiled to confirm its piperine and piperlongumine composition, giving analytical laboratories, Ayurvedic and herbal manufacturers, and researchers a dependable long pepper HPTLC reference material for identity confirmation and comparative phytochemical analysis. As a trusted long pepper reference material supplier, BioTrace Labs supplies laboratories and manufacturers across the USA, giving them confidence in the authenticity and traceability of every batch they buy.

SKU: BL86263

Category: Botanical Reference Material (BRM)

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Description

Parameter	Details
Botanical Name	Piper longum
Other Names	Long Pepper, Pippali, Indian Long Pepper
Plant Part Used	Fruit (dried fruit spike)
Family	Piperaceae
Chemical Constituents	Piperine, piperlongumine, other piperamide alkaloids
Use	HPTLC, herbal standardization, phytochemical fingerprinting, botanical authentication
Product Form	Whole Dry / Powdered (at 5% extra cost)
Type	Botanical Reference Material (BRM) / Testing purpose
Reference Type	Voucher-grade botanical reference material

Why Use Long Pepper Botanical Reference Material?

Long Pepper (Piper longum) is widely used in Ayurvedic and herbal-product testing. A characterized botanical reference material provides laboratories with a defined plant material for comparison during identity testing, chromatographic fingerprinting, and raw-material quality assessment.

BioTrace Labs' Long Pepper Botanical Reference Material is intended for analytical and research applications including HPTLC profiling, botanical authentication, phytochemical comparison, and herbal raw-material standardization.

HPTLC Analysis Profile

HPTLC compliant, using an optimized long pepper HPTLC fingerprint method
Detection under UV 254 nm / 366 nm, plus derivatization
Produces a reproducible piperine/piperlongumine fingerprint for identity confirmation

Applications

Ayurvedic and herbal raw-material standardization, and long pepper botanical authentication
Quality control laboratories running comparative phytochemical analysis
Academic and industrial research using Piper longum BRM
Detecting adulteration or substitution with Piper retrofractum (Javanese Long Pepper, a different species also traded as “long pepper”), black pepper (Piper nigrum) fruit dust, or spent/exhausted material

Documentation Provided

Certificate of Analysis (CoA) provided on request, downloadable via the “Download CoA” button or by using “Ask a Question.”

Packaging & Storage

Packed in airtight, light-resistant containers
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and humidity to preserve piperine and piperlongumine content

Disclaimer

For analytical and research purposes only. Not intended for direct consumption.

Frequently asked questions

What is Long Pepper Botanical Reference Material?

Long Pepper Botanical Reference Material is a certified Piper longum reference material used to confirm identity and authenticity through HPTLC fingerprinting and phytochemical comparison.

What is a long pepper HPTLC fingerprint used for?

A long pepper HPTLC fingerprint is a chromatographic profile of piperine, piperlongumine, and related piperamide alkaloids used to confirm that a raw material is genuine Piper longum and free from substitution.

How does this BRM support botanical authentication of long pepper?

It provides a verified comparison standard against which an unknown long pepper sample's HPTLC or phytochemical profile can be matched, confirming species identity and detecting mislabeling.

What are the key phytochemical markers in this Piper longum reference material?

The primary markers are piperine and piperlongumine, along with related piperamide alkaloids, which together form long pepper's characteristic fingerprint.

Can this BRM detect adulteration with Piper retrofractum or black pepper?

Yes. Comparing a test sample's HPTLC profile against this Piper longum reference material can help distinguish genuine Indian long pepper from Piper retrofractum (Javanese long pepper, a different species sold under the same common name), from black pepper (Piper nigrum) fruit dust, or from spent material.

Is this BRM available in bulk from a supplier?

Yes, BioTrace Labs is a long pepper reference material supplier offering both standard 5g/10g packs and bulk quantities, contact us via “Ask a Question” for bulk or custom orders.

Does this BRM come with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA)?

Yes, a Certificate of Analysis confirming the HPTLC fingerprint and identity of each batch is available on request via the Download CoA option.

How should this BRM be stored to preserve its active markers?

Store it in a cool, dry place inside its original airtight, light-resistant packaging, away from direct light and humidity, to preserve its piperine and piperlongumine content.

Do you ship Long Pepper Botanical Reference Material within the USA?

Yes. BioTrace Labs is a US-based supplier of Long Pepper Botanical Reference Material, so US laboratories and manufacturers can order without the customs delays or import paperwork that come with overseas suppliers.