HerbIQ - Compounds
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 —...
Pilocarpine (Imidazole Alkaloid · Glaucoma · Xerostomia · Informational Reference)
Compound Pilocarpine Chemical class Alkaloid — Imidazole (Ethyl imidazole alkaloid; from jaborandi) CAS 92-13-7 Primary source Pilocarpus jaborandi (jaborandi), Pilocarpus microphyllus (leaves) Key applications Pharmaceutical: glaucoma (ophthalmic), xerostomia/Sjögren’s syndrome (oral);...
Pilocarpine (Imidazole Alkaloid · Glaucoma · Xerostomia · Informational Reference)
Compound Pilocarpine Chemical class Alkaloid — Imidazole (Ethyl imidazole alkaloid; from jaborandi) CAS 92-13-7 Primary source Pilocarpus jaborandi (jaborandi), Pilocarpus microphyllus (leaves) Key applications Pharmaceutical: glaucoma (ophthalmic), xerostomia/Sjögren’s syndrome (oral);...
Pseudoephedrine (Protoalkaloid · OTC Decongestant · Meth Precursor · Informational)
Compound Pseudoephedrine (D-Pseudoephedrine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Protoalkaloid (Phenylpropanolamine; stereoisomer of ephedrine) CAS 90-82-4 Primary source Ephedra sinica (Ma Huang stems), Ephedra species; also produced synthetically Key applications OTC nasal...
Pseudoephedrine (Protoalkaloid · OTC Decongestant · Meth Precursor · Informational)
Compound Pseudoephedrine (D-Pseudoephedrine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Protoalkaloid (Phenylpropanolamine; stereoisomer of ephedrine) CAS 90-82-4 Primary source Ephedra sinica (Ma Huang stems), Ephedra species; also produced synthetically Key applications OTC nasal...
Ephedrine (Protoalkaloid · Ma Huang · Banned Supplement · Sympathomimetic Informational)
Compound Ephedrine (L-Ephedrine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Protoalkaloid (Phenylethylamine / phenylpropanolamine) CAS 299-42-3 Primary source Ephedra sinica (Ma Huang, green twigs), Ephedra species Key applications Controlled sympathomimetic bronchodilator; asthma, decongestant;...
Ephedrine (Protoalkaloid · Ma Huang · Banned Supplement · Sympathomimetic Informational)
Compound Ephedrine (L-Ephedrine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Protoalkaloid (Phenylethylamine / phenylpropanolamine) CAS 299-42-3 Primary source Ephedra sinica (Ma Huang, green twigs), Ephedra species Key applications Controlled sympathomimetic bronchodilator; asthma, decongestant;...
Camptothecin (Quinoline Alkaloid · Topoisomerase I Inhibitor · Irinotecan Lead · Informational)
Compound Camptothecin (CPT) Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinoline (Pentacyclic quinoline alkaloid with β-hydroxy lactone) CAS 7689-03-4 Primary source Camptotheca acuminata (Happy tree / Chinese tree of joy, bark and fruit),...
Camptothecin (Quinoline Alkaloid · Topoisomerase I Inhibitor · Irinotecan Lead · Informational)
Compound Camptothecin (CPT) Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinoline (Pentacyclic quinoline alkaloid with β-hydroxy lactone) CAS 7689-03-4 Primary source Camptotheca acuminata (Happy tree / Chinese tree of joy, bark and fruit),...
Quinidine (Cinchona Quinoline Alkaloid · Class Ia Antiarrhythmic · Informational)
Compound Quinidine (Conquinine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinoline (Cinchona bark diastereomer; Class Ia antiarrhythmic) CAS 56-54-2 Primary source Cinchona species (bark) — minor alkaloid; also produced by quinine epimerisation Key...
Quinidine (Cinchona Quinoline Alkaloid · Class Ia Antiarrhythmic · Informational)
Compound Quinidine (Conquinine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinoline (Cinchona bark diastereomer; Class Ia antiarrhythmic) CAS 56-54-2 Primary source Cinchona species (bark) — minor alkaloid; also produced by quinine epimerisation Key...
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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...
