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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.

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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 —...