HerbIQ - Compounds
Oripavine (Morphinan Alkaloid · Buprenorphine Precursor · Etorphine Chemistry · Informational)
Compound Oripavine (3-O-Demethylthebaine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline / Morphinan (Thebaine phenol; controlled pharmaceutical precursor) CAS 467-04-9 Primary source Papaver bracteatum (Persian poppy, major alkaloid alongside thebaine), Papaver orientale Key...
Oripavine (Morphinan Alkaloid · Buprenorphine Precursor · Etorphine Chemistry · Informational)
Compound Oripavine (3-O-Demethylthebaine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline / Morphinan (Thebaine phenol; controlled pharmaceutical precursor) CAS 467-04-9 Primary source Papaver bracteatum (Persian poppy, major alkaloid alongside thebaine), Papaver orientale Key...
Noscapine — Narcotine (Phthalideisoquinoline · Non-opioid Antitussive · Tubulin-binding Anticancer)
Compound Noscapine (Narcotine / l-Noscapine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline / Phthalideisoquinoline (Non-opioid antitussive) CAS 128-62-1 Primary source Papaver somniferum (opium, approximately 6% of latex — highest of the major...
Noscapine — Narcotine (Phthalideisoquinoline · Non-opioid Antitussive · Tubulin-binding Anticancer)
Compound Noscapine (Narcotine / l-Noscapine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline / Phthalideisoquinoline (Non-opioid antitussive) CAS 128-62-1 Primary source Papaver somniferum (opium, approximately 6% of latex — highest of the major...
Papaverine (Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloid · Non-opioid Vasodilator · Erectile Dysfunction Tx)
Compound Papaverine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Benzylisoquinoline; non-opioid opium alkaloid) CAS 58-74-2 Primary source Papaver somniferum (opium, approximately 1% of latex) Key applications Pharmaceutical smooth muscle relaxant; erectile dysfunction...
Papaverine (Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloid · Non-opioid Vasodilator · Erectile Dysfunction Tx)
Compound Papaverine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Benzylisoquinoline; non-opioid opium alkaloid) CAS 58-74-2 Primary source Papaver somniferum (opium, approximately 1% of latex) Key applications Pharmaceutical smooth muscle relaxant; erectile dysfunction...
Thebaine — Paramorphine (Opioid Precursor Alkaloid · Oxycodone · Buprenorphine · Naloxone)
Compound Thebaine (Paramorphine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline / Morphinan (6,7,8,14-Tetradehydro-4,5α-epoxy-3,6-dimethoxy morphinan) CAS 115-37-7 Primary source Papaver somniferum (opium, 0.2–1%) and Papaver bracteatum (Persian poppy, major alkaloid ~2–3%) Key applications...
Thebaine — Paramorphine (Opioid Precursor Alkaloid · Oxycodone · Buprenorphine · Naloxone)
Compound Thebaine (Paramorphine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline / Morphinan (6,7,8,14-Tetradehydro-4,5α-epoxy-3,6-dimethoxy morphinan) CAS 115-37-7 Primary source Papaver somniferum (opium, 0.2–1%) and Papaver bracteatum (Persian poppy, major alkaloid ~2–3%) Key applications...
Codeine — 3-Methylmorphine (Opioid Prodrug · Antitussive · CYP2D6 · Informational)
Compound Codeine (3-Methylmorphine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline / Morphinan (3-O-Methylmorphine; weak opioid prodrug) CAS 76-57-3 Primary source Papaver somniferum (opium, 0.3–3% of latex); also semi-synthetic from morphine methylation Key...
Codeine — 3-Methylmorphine (Opioid Prodrug · Antitussive · CYP2D6 · Informational)
Compound Codeine (3-Methylmorphine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline / Morphinan (3-O-Methylmorphine; weak opioid prodrug) CAS 76-57-3 Primary source Papaver somniferum (opium, 0.3–3% of latex); also semi-synthetic from morphine methylation Key...
Morphine (Opioid Phenanthrene Alkaloid · WHO Essential Medicine · Informational Reference)
Compound Morphine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline / Morphinan (Phenanthrene opioid alkaloid) CAS 57-27-2 Primary source Papaver somniferum (opium poppy capsule latex) Key applications Pharmaceutical opioid analgesic; Schedule II controlled...
Morphine (Opioid Phenanthrene Alkaloid · WHO Essential Medicine · Informational Reference)
Compound Morphine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline / Morphinan (Phenanthrene opioid alkaloid) CAS 57-27-2 Primary source Papaver somniferum (opium poppy capsule latex) Key applications Pharmaceutical opioid analgesic; Schedule II controlled...
Ricinine (Castor Bean Pyridine Alkaloid · Ricin Biomarker · Informational Reference)
Compound Ricinine Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyridine (2-Methoxy-1-methyl-4-pyridone; N-methylnicotinoylmorpholine) CAS 524-40-3 Primary source Ricinus communis (castor bean seeds and leaves) — minor alkaloid alongside ricin Key applications Informational reference —...
Ricinine (Castor Bean Pyridine Alkaloid · Ricin Biomarker · Informational Reference)
Compound Ricinine Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyridine (2-Methoxy-1-methyl-4-pyridone; N-methylnicotinoylmorpholine) CAS 524-40-3 Primary source Ricinus communis (castor bean seeds and leaves) — minor alkaloid alongside ricin Key applications Informational reference —...
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Herbal Extract vs Herbal Powder: What's the Difference?
The question "what is the difference between herbal extract and herbal powder?" comes up at every stage of botanical product development — from first-time formulators trying to read a supplier...
Herbal Extract vs Herbal Powder: What's the Difference?
The question "what is the difference between herbal extract and herbal powder?" comes up at every stage of botanical product development — from first-time formulators trying to read a supplier...
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Curcumin 95% Bioavailability: Why It's Poor & How to Fix It
Curcumin 95% is one of the most commercially significant standardised botanical extracts in the global supplement market. It's also one of the most misunderstood — because a label that says...
Curcumin 95% Bioavailability: Why It's Poor & How to Fix It
Curcumin 95% is one of the most commercially significant standardised botanical extracts in the global supplement market. It's also one of the most misunderstood — because a label that says...
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How to Choose a Herbal Extract Supplier: 7 Questions to Ask
The right herbal extract supplier means consistent quality, reliable documentation, and a relationship that scales. The wrong one means failed regulatory submissions and inconsistent batches. This guide covers the specific...
How to Choose a Herbal Extract Supplier: 7 Questions to Ask
The right herbal extract supplier means consistent quality, reliable documentation, and a relationship that scales. The wrong one means failed regulatory submissions and inconsistent batches. This guide covers the specific...
