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.
HerbIQ - Compounds
Speciociliatine (Kratom Indole Alkaloid · Mitragynine Diastereomer · Informational)
Compound Speciociliatine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (corynanthe-type; C-3 diastereomer of mitragynine) CAS 16413-68-0 Primary source Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), leaves Key applications Minor kratom alkaloid; opioid-related research context; controlled/variable status;...
Speciociliatine (Kratom Indole Alkaloid · Mitragynine Diastereomer · Informational)
Compound Speciociliatine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (corynanthe-type; C-3 diastereomer of mitragynine) CAS 16413-68-0 Primary source Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), leaves Key applications Minor kratom alkaloid; opioid-related research context; controlled/variable status;...
7-Hydroxymitragynine (Kratom Metabolite · Potent Mu-Opioid · Informational)
Compound 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (oxidised corynanthe-type; mitragynine metabolite) CAS 174418-82-7 Primary source Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), trace in leaf; metabolite of mitragynine Key applications Potent mu-opioid partial...
7-Hydroxymitragynine (Kratom Metabolite · Potent Mu-Opioid · Informational)
Compound 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (oxidised corynanthe-type; mitragynine metabolite) CAS 174418-82-7 Primary source Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), trace in leaf; metabolite of mitragynine Key applications Potent mu-opioid partial...
Mitragynine (Kratom Indole Alkaloid · Mu-Opioid Partial Agonist · Informational)
Compound Mitragynine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (corynanthe-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) CAS 4098-40-2 Primary source Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), leaves Key applications Mu-opioid partial agonist; researched for pain and opioid withdrawal;...
Mitragynine (Kratom Indole Alkaloid · Mu-Opioid Partial Agonist · Informational)
Compound Mitragynine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (corynanthe-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) CAS 4098-40-2 Primary source Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), leaves Key applications Mu-opioid partial agonist; researched for pain and opioid withdrawal;...
Sarpagine (Rauvolfia Sarpagan Indole Alkaloid · Informational)
Compound Sarpagine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (sarpagan-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) CAS 482-88-2 Primary source Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha), roots Key applications Research alkaloid; parent of the sarpagan structural...
Sarpagine (Rauvolfia Sarpagan Indole Alkaloid · Informational)
Compound Sarpagine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (sarpagan-type monoterpenoid indole alkaloid) CAS 482-88-2 Primary source Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha), roots Key applications Research alkaloid; parent of the sarpagan structural...
Serpentine (Anhydronium Indole Alkaloid · Informational)
Compound Serpentine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (anhydronium heteroyohimbine; oxidised ajmalicine) CAS 18786-24-8 Primary source Rauvolfia serpentina roots; Catharanthus roseus Key applications Research alkaloid; cultivar marker; informational-only Claim strength Emerging...
Serpentine (Anhydronium Indole Alkaloid · Informational)
Compound Serpentine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (anhydronium heteroyohimbine; oxidised ajmalicine) CAS 18786-24-8 Primary source Rauvolfia serpentina roots; Catharanthus roseus Key applications Research alkaloid; cultivar marker; informational-only Claim strength Emerging...
Deserpidine (Rauvolfia Indole Alkaloid · Antihypertensive · Informational)
Compound Deserpidine (Canescine; Recanescine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (yohimbane-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid; 11-demethoxyreserpine) CAS 131-01-1 Primary source Rauvolfia canescens / Rauvolfia serpentina, roots Key applications Historic antihypertensive and tranquilliser; reserpine...
Deserpidine (Rauvolfia Indole Alkaloid · Antihypertensive · Informational)
Compound Deserpidine (Canescine; Recanescine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (yohimbane-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid; 11-demethoxyreserpine) CAS 131-01-1 Primary source Rauvolfia canescens / Rauvolfia serpentina, roots Key applications Historic antihypertensive and tranquilliser; reserpine...
Rescinnamine (Rauvolfia Indole Alkaloid · Antihypertensive · Informational)
Compound Rescinnamine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (yohimbane-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid; reserpine analogue) CAS 24815-24-5 Primary source Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha), roots Key applications Historic antihypertensive; reserpine-related Rauwolfia alkaloid; informational-only...
Rescinnamine (Rauvolfia Indole Alkaloid · Antihypertensive · Informational)
Compound Rescinnamine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (yohimbane-type; Rauvolfia alkaloid; reserpine analogue) CAS 24815-24-5 Primary source Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot, Sarpagandha), roots Key applications Historic antihypertensive; reserpine-related Rauwolfia alkaloid; informational-only...
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