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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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Anatabine (Tobacco Pyridine Alkaloid · Anti-inflammatory · STAT3 Inhibitor · Anatabloc)

Compound Anatabine Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyridine-Pyrrolidine (bis-pyridyl; tobacco minor alkaloid) CAS 581-49-7 Primary source Nicotiana tabacum (tobacco leaves, minor alkaloid ~1–3% of total alkaloid fraction) Key applications Anti-inflammatory (NF-κB...

Anatabine (Tobacco Pyridine Alkaloid · Anti-inflammatory · STAT3 Inhibitor · Anatabloc)

Compound Anatabine Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyridine-Pyrrolidine (bis-pyridyl; tobacco minor alkaloid) CAS 581-49-7 Primary source Nicotiana tabacum (tobacco leaves, minor alkaloid ~1–3% of total alkaloid fraction) Key applications Anti-inflammatory (NF-κB...

Piperlongumine — Piplartine (Pyridone Alkaloid · Selective Anticancer · GSTP1 Inhibitor)

Compound Piperlongumine (Piplartine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyridone (3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl tetrahydropyridine amide) CAS 20069-09-4 Primary source Piper longum (long pepper / Pippali roots and fruit), Piper nigrum (minor) Key applications Selective...

Piperlongumine — Piplartine (Pyridone Alkaloid · Selective Anticancer · GSTP1 Inhibitor)

Compound Piperlongumine (Piplartine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyridone (3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl tetrahydropyridine amide) CAS 20069-09-4 Primary source Piper longum (long pepper / Pippali roots and fruit), Piper nigrum (minor) Key applications Selective...

Coniine (Hemlock Piperidine Alkaloid · Socrates’ Poison · Neurotoxin · Informational)

Compound Coniine ((S)-(+)-Coniine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Piperidine (2-Propylpiperidine; saturated piperidine alkaloid) CAS 458-88-8 Primary source Conium maculatum (poison hemlock seeds and leaves) Key applications Informational reference — lethal neurotoxin;...

Coniine (Hemlock Piperidine Alkaloid · Socrates’ Poison · Neurotoxin · Informational)

Compound Coniine ((S)-(+)-Coniine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Piperidine (2-Propylpiperidine; saturated piperidine alkaloid) CAS 458-88-8 Primary source Conium maculatum (poison hemlock seeds and leaves) Key applications Informational reference — lethal neurotoxin;...

Arecoline (Pyridine Ester Alkaloid · Betel Nut · Oral Carcinogen · Informational)

Compound Arecoline Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyridine Ester (Methyl 1-methyl-1,2,5,6-tetrahydropyridine-3-carboxylate) CAS 63-75-2 Primary source Areca catechu (betel nut / areca nut seeds) Key applications CNS stimulant, muscarinic agonist; informational reference...

Arecoline (Pyridine Ester Alkaloid · Betel Nut · Oral Carcinogen · Informational)

Compound Arecoline Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyridine Ester (Methyl 1-methyl-1,2,5,6-tetrahydropyridine-3-carboxylate) CAS 63-75-2 Primary source Areca catechu (betel nut / areca nut seeds) Key applications CNS stimulant, muscarinic agonist; informational reference...

Lobeline (Piperidine Alkaloid · Nicotinic Partial Agonist · Lobelia · DAT Inhibition)

Compound Lobeline Chemical class Alkaloid — Piperidine (2,6-Disubstituted piperidine; Lobelia alkaloid) CAS 90-69-7 Primary source Lobelia inflata (Indian tobacco / pukeweed) dried whole plant Key applications Nicotinic partial agonist, smoking...

Lobeline (Piperidine Alkaloid · Nicotinic Partial Agonist · Lobelia · DAT Inhibition)

Compound Lobeline Chemical class Alkaloid — Piperidine (2,6-Disubstituted piperidine; Lobelia alkaloid) CAS 90-69-7 Primary source Lobelia inflata (Indian tobacco / pukeweed) dried whole plant Key applications Nicotinic partial agonist, smoking...

Piperine (Piperidine Amide · Bioavailability Enhancer · BioPerine · Thermogenic)

Compound Piperine Chemical class Alkaloid — Piperidine Amide (1-Piperoylpiperidine) CAS 94-62-2 Primary source Piper nigrum (black pepper, dried fruits), Piper longum (long pepper) Key applications Bioavailability enhancer (BioPerine®), thermogenic, anti-inflammatory,...

Piperine (Piperidine Amide · Bioavailability Enhancer · BioPerine · Thermogenic)

Compound Piperine Chemical class Alkaloid — Piperidine Amide (1-Piperoylpiperidine) CAS 94-62-2 Primary source Piper nigrum (black pepper, dried fruits), Piper longum (long pepper) Key applications Bioavailability enhancer (BioPerine®), thermogenic, anti-inflammatory,...

Nicotine (Pyridine Alkaloid · nAChR Agonist · NRT · Informational Reference)

Compound Nicotine Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyridine (3-(1-Methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine) CAS 54-11-5 Primary source Nicotiana tabacum (tobacco leaves), Nicotiana rustica; trace in Solanum, Capsicum Key applications Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist; cognitive enhancement;...

Nicotine (Pyridine Alkaloid · nAChR Agonist · NRT · Informational Reference)

Compound Nicotine Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyridine (3-(1-Methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine) CAS 54-11-5 Primary source Nicotiana tabacum (tobacco leaves), Nicotiana rustica; trace in Solanum, Capsicum Key applications Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist; cognitive enhancement;...