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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

Theophylline (Purine Dimethylxanthine · Bronchodilator · PDE Inhibitor · Informational)

Compound Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Purine (Dimethylxanthine; xanthine alkaloid) CAS 58-55-9 Primary source Camellia sinensis (tea leaves; trace), synthesised pharmaceutically Key applications Pharmaceutical bronchodilator; asthma, COPD; PDE inhibitor;...

Theophylline (Purine Dimethylxanthine · Bronchodilator · PDE Inhibitor · Informational)

Compound Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Purine (Dimethylxanthine; xanthine alkaloid) CAS 58-55-9 Primary source Camellia sinensis (tea leaves; trace), synthesised pharmaceutically Key applications Pharmaceutical bronchodilator; asthma, COPD; PDE inhibitor;...

Calystegine A3 (Polyhydroxy Nortropane · Glycosidase Inhibitor · Dietary Alkaloid)

Compound Calystegine A3 (Calystegin A3) Chemical class Alkaloid — Tropane (Polyhydroxylated tropane; nortropane calystegine) CAS 117275-05-5 Primary source Solanum tuberosum (potato roots and tubers), Calystegia sepium, Convolvulaceae species Key applications...

Calystegine A3 (Polyhydroxy Nortropane · Glycosidase Inhibitor · Dietary Alkaloid)

Compound Calystegine A3 (Calystegin A3) Chemical class Alkaloid — Tropane (Polyhydroxylated tropane; nortropane calystegine) CAS 117275-05-5 Primary source Solanum tuberosum (potato roots and tubers), Calystegia sepium, Convolvulaceae species Key applications...

Hyoscyamine (Tropane Alkaloid · Antispasmodic · Khurasani Ajwain · IBS · Levsin)

Compound Hyoscyamine (L-Hyoscyamine / Levsin) Chemical class Alkaloid — Tropane (L-Enantiomer of atropine; pharmacologically active form) CAS 101-31-5 Primary source Hyoscyamus niger (henbane / Khurasani Ajwain), Atropa belladonna, Datura stramonium...

Hyoscyamine (Tropane Alkaloid · Antispasmodic · Khurasani Ajwain · IBS · Levsin)

Compound Hyoscyamine (L-Hyoscyamine / Levsin) Chemical class Alkaloid — Tropane (L-Enantiomer of atropine; pharmacologically active form) CAS 101-31-5 Primary source Hyoscyamus niger (henbane / Khurasani Ajwain), Atropa belladonna, Datura stramonium...

Cocaine (Tropane Alkaloid · Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor · Local Anaesthetic · Informational)

Compound Cocaine (Benzoylmethylecgonine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Tropane (Benzoate ester of ecgonine methyl ester) CAS 50-36-2 Primary source Erythroxylum coca (coca plant, leaves) Key applications Controlled Schedule I/II; local anaesthetic...

Cocaine (Tropane Alkaloid · Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor · Local Anaesthetic · Informational)

Compound Cocaine (Benzoylmethylecgonine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Tropane (Benzoate ester of ecgonine methyl ester) CAS 50-36-2 Primary source Erythroxylum coca (coca plant, leaves) Key applications Controlled Schedule I/II; local anaesthetic...

Scopolamine — Hyoscine (Tropane Alkaloid · Motion Sickness · Transdermal Patch · Antiemetic)

Compound Scopolamine (Hyoscine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Tropane (Scopine ester of tropic acid; L-Hyoscine) CAS 51-34-3 Primary source Datura stramonium (jimsonweed), Scopolia carniolica, Hyoscyamus niger, Atropa belladonna Key applications Pharmaceutical:...

Scopolamine — Hyoscine (Tropane Alkaloid · Motion Sickness · Transdermal Patch · Antiemetic)

Compound Scopolamine (Hyoscine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Tropane (Scopine ester of tropic acid; L-Hyoscine) CAS 51-34-3 Primary source Datura stramonium (jimsonweed), Scopolia carniolica, Hyoscyamus niger, Atropa belladonna Key applications Pharmaceutical:...

Atropine (Tropane Alkaloid · Anticholinergic · Nerve Agent Antidote · Myopia Control)

Compound Atropine (dl-Hyoscyamine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Tropane (Tropinyl ester of tropic acid; racemic hyoscyamine) CAS 51-55-8 Primary source Atropa belladonna (deadly nightshade), Datura stramonium, Hyoscyamus niger Key applications Pharmaceutical...

Atropine (Tropane Alkaloid · Anticholinergic · Nerve Agent Antidote · Myopia Control)

Compound Atropine (dl-Hyoscyamine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Tropane (Tropinyl ester of tropic acid; racemic hyoscyamine) CAS 51-55-8 Primary source Atropa belladonna (deadly nightshade), Datura stramonium, Hyoscyamus niger Key applications Pharmaceutical...

Galantamine (Amaryllidaceae Alkaloid · AChE Inhibitor · Alzheimer's FDA-approved · Informational)

Compound Galantamine (Galanthamine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Amaryllidaceae (Benzazepine; tertiary alkaloid with phenanthrene-type scaffold) CAS 357-70-0 Primary source Galanthus nivalis (common snowdrop), Galanthus woronowii (Woronow’s snowdrop), Narcissus spp. Key applications...

Galantamine (Amaryllidaceae Alkaloid · AChE Inhibitor · Alzheimer's FDA-approved · Informational)

Compound Galantamine (Galanthamine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Amaryllidaceae (Benzazepine; tertiary alkaloid with phenanthrene-type scaffold) CAS 357-70-0 Primary source Galanthus nivalis (common snowdrop), Galanthus woronowii (Woronow’s snowdrop), Narcissus spp. Key applications...