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Active Compound Monographs

Dedicated technical dossiers detailing the molecular profile and evidence weight of individual plant bioactives

Where the Active Compound Index provides a high-level master matrix of the plant kingdom, these Compound Monographs serve as our definitive, independent deep dives. Each entry functions as a standalone scientific reference record—drilling past the surface to map out exact chemical identities, verified CAS numbers, and botanical source biologies with strict clinical objectivity.

Built specifically for product formulators, R&D teams, and researchers, this compendium translates raw plant chemistry into actionable data. Explore the individual monographs below to examine the detailed molecular structures and honest empirical data powering high-performance botanical nutrition.

HerbIQ - Compounds

Pelletierine — Punicine (Pomegranate Root Bark Piperidine Alkaloid · Anthelmintic · Historical)

Compound Pelletierine (Punicine; α-Pelletierine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Piperidine (2-Propionylpiperidine; pomegranate root bark alkaloid) CAS 4396-01-4 Primary source Punica granatum (pomegranate root bark, stem bark); not present in fruit or...

Pelletierine — Punicine (Pomegranate Root Bark Piperidine Alkaloid · Anthelmintic · Historical)

Compound Pelletierine (Punicine; α-Pelletierine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Piperidine (2-Propionylpiperidine; pomegranate root bark alkaloid) CAS 4396-01-4 Primary source Punica granatum (pomegranate root bark, stem bark); not present in fruit or...

Anabasine — Neonicotine (Tobacco Pyridine-Piperidine Alkaloid · nAChR Agonist · Livestock Teratogen)

Compound Anabasine (Neonicotine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyridine / Piperidine (Tobacco minor alkaloid; 2-(3-pyridyl)piperidine) CAS 494-52-0 Primary source Nicotiana glauca (tree tobacco / South American tree tobacco); minor component in...

Anabasine — Neonicotine (Tobacco Pyridine-Piperidine Alkaloid · nAChR Agonist · Livestock Teratogen)

Compound Anabasine (Neonicotine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyridine / Piperidine (Tobacco minor alkaloid; 2-(3-pyridyl)piperidine) CAS 494-52-0 Primary source Nicotiana glauca (tree tobacco / South American tree tobacco); minor component in...

Narciclasine (Amaryllidaceae Lactam · Ribosome Inhibitor · Antiproliferative Research Lead)

Compound Narciclasine (Lycoricidine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Amaryllidaceae (Isocarbostyril-type; phenanthridine lactam) CAS 29477-83-6 Primary source Narcissus spp. (daffodil bulbs), Lycoris spp. Key applications Antiproliferative (cancer research lead); antifungal; phytotoxic; cytotoxic...

Narciclasine (Amaryllidaceae Lactam · Ribosome Inhibitor · Antiproliferative Research Lead)

Compound Narciclasine (Lycoricidine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Amaryllidaceae (Isocarbostyril-type; phenanthridine lactam) CAS 29477-83-6 Primary source Narcissus spp. (daffodil bulbs), Lycoris spp. Key applications Antiproliferative (cancer research lead); antifungal; phytotoxic; cytotoxic...

Lycorine (Amaryllidaceae Alkaloid · Antiviral · Antiproliferative · Daffodil Emetic)

Compound Lycorine Chemical class Alkaloid — Amaryllidaceae (Phenanthridine; isocarbostyril-type Amaryllidaceae alkaloid) CAS 476-28-8 Primary source Lycoris radiata (red spider lily bulbs), Narcissus spp. (daffodil), Galanthus spp. (snowdrop) Key applications Antiviral;...

Lycorine (Amaryllidaceae Alkaloid · Antiviral · Antiproliferative · Daffodil Emetic)

Compound Lycorine Chemical class Alkaloid — Amaryllidaceae (Phenanthridine; isocarbostyril-type Amaryllidaceae alkaloid) CAS 476-28-8 Primary source Lycoris radiata (red spider lily bulbs), Narcissus spp. (daffodil), Galanthus spp. (snowdrop) Key applications Antiviral;...

Mescaline (Phenethylamine Psychedelic · 5-HT2A Agonist · Peyote · Informational Reference)

Compound Mescaline (3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenethylamine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Protoalkaloid / Phenethylamine (Trimethoxyphenethylamine; psychedelic) CAS 54-04-6 Primary source Lophophora williamsii (peyote cactus buttons), Trichocereus pachanoi (San Pedro cactus), Echinopsis peruviana (Peruvian torch)...

Mescaline (Phenethylamine Psychedelic · 5-HT2A Agonist · Peyote · Informational Reference)

Compound Mescaline (3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenethylamine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Protoalkaloid / Phenethylamine (Trimethoxyphenethylamine; psychedelic) CAS 54-04-6 Primary source Lophophora williamsii (peyote cactus buttons), Trichocereus pachanoi (San Pedro cactus), Echinopsis peruviana (Peruvian torch)...

Tryptamine (Indole Biogenic Amine · MIA Biosynthetic Hub · TAAR1 Ligand · Informational)

Compound Tryptamine (2-(1H-Indol-3-yl)ethanamine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (Biogenic monoamine; trace amine; MIA biosynthetic precursor) CAS 61-54-1 Primary source Endogenous mammalian trace amine; plants: Acacia spp., Mimosa tenuiflora (root bark),...

Tryptamine (Indole Biogenic Amine · MIA Biosynthetic Hub · TAAR1 Ligand · Informational)

Compound Tryptamine (2-(1H-Indol-3-yl)ethanamine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (Biogenic monoamine; trace amine; MIA biosynthetic precursor) CAS 61-54-1 Primary source Endogenous mammalian trace amine; plants: Acacia spp., Mimosa tenuiflora (root bark),...

Coronaridine (Iboga-type Indole Alkaloid · 18-MC Anti-addiction Precursor · Voacanga)

Compound Coronaridine (18-Carboxycoronaridine; Ibogamine-18-carboxylic acid methyl ester) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (Iboga-type MIA; C-18 carboxymethyl ibogamine) CAS 467-77-6 Primary source Voacanga africana (bark/roots), Tabernanthe iboga (roots, minor alkaloid) Key...

Coronaridine (Iboga-type Indole Alkaloid · 18-MC Anti-addiction Precursor · Voacanga)

Compound Coronaridine (18-Carboxycoronaridine; Ibogamine-18-carboxylic acid methyl ester) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (Iboga-type MIA; C-18 carboxymethyl ibogamine) CAS 467-77-6 Primary source Voacanga africana (bark/roots), Tabernanthe iboga (roots, minor alkaloid) Key...