HerbIQ Reference Library / Compound Monographs
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.
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Imperialine (Steroidal Alkaloid · Bronchodilatory · Antitussive)
Compound Imperialine (Sipeimine; Fritillaria steroidal alkaloid) Class Alkaloid — Steroidal (Ceveratrum-type cevanine skeleton) CAS 18059-10-4 Molecular formula C₂₇H₄₁NO₃ Primary sources Fritillaria imperialis (Crown Imperial), Fritillaria thunbergii (Zhe Bei Mu), Fritillaria...
Imperialine (Steroidal Alkaloid · Bronchodilatory · Antitussive)
Compound Imperialine (Sipeimine; Fritillaria steroidal alkaloid) Class Alkaloid — Steroidal (Ceveratrum-type cevanine skeleton) CAS 18059-10-4 Molecular formula C₂₇H₄₁NO₃ Primary sources Fritillaria imperialis (Crown Imperial), Fritillaria thunbergii (Zhe Bei Mu), Fritillaria...
Thalidasine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline Alkaloid · Anti-angiogenic · Research Reference)
Compound Thalidasine (Thalictrum bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid) Class Alkaloid — Bisbenzylisoquinoline (BBIQ) CAS Not universally assigned (structure-verified isolate) Molecular formula C₃₇H₄₀N₂O₇ (approximate, varies by specific isomer) Primary sources Thalictrum dasycarpum (purple meadow...
Thalidasine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline Alkaloid · Anti-angiogenic · Research Reference)
Compound Thalidasine (Thalictrum bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid) Class Alkaloid — Bisbenzylisoquinoline (BBIQ) CAS Not universally assigned (structure-verified isolate) Molecular formula C₃₇H₄₀N₂O₇ (approximate, varies by specific isomer) Primary sources Thalictrum dasycarpum (purple meadow...
Cryptopine (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Sedative · Opium Minor Reference)
Compound Cryptopine (α-Cryptopine; 14-Methylnarcotine analogue) Class Alkaloid — Phthalideisoquinoline (Isoquinoline subclass) CAS 482-74-6 Molecular formula C₂₁H₂₃NO₅ Primary sources Papaver somniferum, Chelidonium majus, Corydalis spp. Plant part Capsule latex, roots, aerial...
Cryptopine (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Sedative · Opium Minor Reference)
Compound Cryptopine (α-Cryptopine; 14-Methylnarcotine analogue) Class Alkaloid — Phthalideisoquinoline (Isoquinoline subclass) CAS 482-74-6 Molecular formula C₂₁H₂₃NO₅ Primary sources Papaver somniferum, Chelidonium majus, Corydalis spp. Plant part Capsule latex, roots, aerial...
Porphyroxine (Morphinan Alkaloid · Opium Minor · Forensic Reference)
Compound Porphyroxine (Methyl-neopine; 3-Methyl-6β-hydroxymorphinan analogue) Class Alkaloid — Morphinan (Isoquinoline subclass) CAS 4017-67-2 Molecular formula C₁₉H₂₁NO₄ Primary sources Papaver somniferum (opium poppy) Plant part Capsule latex Claim strength Emerging Key...
Porphyroxine (Morphinan Alkaloid · Opium Minor · Forensic Reference)
Compound Porphyroxine (Methyl-neopine; 3-Methyl-6β-hydroxymorphinan analogue) Class Alkaloid — Morphinan (Isoquinoline subclass) CAS 4017-67-2 Molecular formula C₁₉H₂₁NO₄ Primary sources Papaver somniferum (opium poppy) Plant part Capsule latex Claim strength Emerging Key...
Reticuline (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Morphine Biosynthetic Precursor · Research Reference)
Compound Reticuline ((R/S)-Reticuline; 1-Benzyl-2-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-6,7-diol) Class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Benzylisoquinoline — BTIQ) CAS 18797-79-0 Molecular formula C₁₉H₂₃NO₄ Primary sources Papaver somniferum, Cocculus laurifolius, various Berberis spp. Plant part Capsule latex, roots...
Reticuline (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Morphine Biosynthetic Precursor · Research Reference)
Compound Reticuline ((R/S)-Reticuline; 1-Benzyl-2-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-6,7-diol) Class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Benzylisoquinoline — BTIQ) CAS 18797-79-0 Molecular formula C₁₉H₂₃NO₄ Primary sources Papaver somniferum, Cocculus laurifolius, various Berberis spp. Plant part Capsule latex, roots...
Pseudomorphine (Morphinan Dimer · Forensic Reference · No Opioid Activity)
Compound Pseudomorphine (Dehydromorphine Dimer; 2,2′-Bimorphine; Oxydimorphine) Class Alkaloid — Morphinan (Oxidative dimer) CAS 125-24-6 Molecular formula C₃₄H₃₆N₂O₆ Primary sources Papaver somniferum — formed by oxidative dimerisation of morphine in crude...
Pseudomorphine (Morphinan Dimer · Forensic Reference · No Opioid Activity)
Compound Pseudomorphine (Dehydromorphine Dimer; 2,2′-Bimorphine; Oxydimorphine) Class Alkaloid — Morphinan (Oxidative dimer) CAS 125-24-6 Molecular formula C₃₄H₃₆N₂O₆ Primary sources Papaver somniferum — formed by oxidative dimerisation of morphine in crude...
Neopine (Morphinan Alkaloid · Antitussive · Opium Reference)
Compound Neopine (β-Codeine; 6-Dehydrocodeine; 3-Methyl-6,7-didehydromorphine) Class Alkaloid — Morphinan (Isoquinoline subclass) CAS 467-14-1 Molecular formula C₁₈H₁₉NO₃ Primary sources Papaver somniferum (opium poppy) Plant part Capsule latex Claim strength Emerging Key...
Neopine (Morphinan Alkaloid · Antitussive · Opium Reference)
Compound Neopine (β-Codeine; 6-Dehydrocodeine; 3-Methyl-6,7-didehydromorphine) Class Alkaloid — Morphinan (Isoquinoline subclass) CAS 467-14-1 Molecular formula C₁₈H₁₉NO₃ Primary sources Papaver somniferum (opium poppy) Plant part Capsule latex Claim strength Emerging Key...
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