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
Peiminine — Isopeimine (Steroidal Alkaloid · Fritillaria · Antitussive · AChE Inhibitory)
Compound Peiminine (Isopeimine / Delavaine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Steroidal Alkaloid (Cevanine-type, isomer of peimine) CAS 18059-10-4 Primary source Fritillaria thunbergii (Zhe Bei Mu), Fritillaria cirrhosa (Chuan Bei Mu) Key...
Peiminine — Isopeimine (Steroidal Alkaloid · Fritillaria · Antitussive · AChE Inhibitory)
Compound Peiminine (Isopeimine / Delavaine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Steroidal Alkaloid (Cevanine-type, isomer of peimine) CAS 18059-10-4 Primary source Fritillaria thunbergii (Zhe Bei Mu), Fritillaria cirrhosa (Chuan Bei Mu) Key...
Peimine — Verticine (Steroidal Alkaloid · Fritillaria · Antitussive · TCM Respiratory)
Compound Peimine (Verticine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Steroidal Alkaloid (Cevanine-type isosteroidal alkaloid) CAS 18059-10-4 Primary source Fritillaria thunbergii (Zhe Bei Mu / Thunberg fritillary bulbs), Fritillaria cirrhosa Key applications Expectorant,...
Peimine — Verticine (Steroidal Alkaloid · Fritillaria · Antitussive · TCM Respiratory)
Compound Peimine (Verticine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Steroidal Alkaloid (Cevanine-type isosteroidal alkaloid) CAS 18059-10-4 Primary source Fritillaria thunbergii (Zhe Bei Mu / Thunberg fritillary bulbs), Fritillaria cirrhosa Key applications Expectorant,...
Conessine (Steroidal Alkaloid · Amoebicidal · Kutaj · IBS Diarrhoea)
Compound Conessine Chemical class Alkaloid — Steroidal Alkaloid (Pregnane-type; N,N-dimethylconanine) CAS 546-06-5 Primary source Holarrhena pubescens (Kutaj / Indrajav / Conessi bark), Holarrhena antidysenterica Key applications Amoebicidal (dysentery), anti-inflammatory, antiprotozoal,...
Conessine (Steroidal Alkaloid · Amoebicidal · Kutaj · IBS Diarrhoea)
Compound Conessine Chemical class Alkaloid — Steroidal Alkaloid (Pregnane-type; N,N-dimethylconanine) CAS 546-06-5 Primary source Holarrhena pubescens (Kutaj / Indrajav / Conessi bark), Holarrhena antidysenterica Key applications Amoebicidal (dysentery), anti-inflammatory, antiprotozoal,...
Solasodine (Steroidal Alkaloid · Hepatoprotective · Makoi · BCC Preclinical)
Compound Solasodine Chemical class Alkaloid — Steroidal Alkaloid Aglycone (Spirosolan-type) CAS 126-17-0 Primary source Solanum nigrum (black nightshade / Makoi), Solanum linnaeanum (devil’s apple), Solanum lycopersicum Key applications Steroidal hormone...
Solasodine (Steroidal Alkaloid · Hepatoprotective · Makoi · BCC Preclinical)
Compound Solasodine Chemical class Alkaloid — Steroidal Alkaloid Aglycone (Spirosolan-type) CAS 126-17-0 Primary source Solanum nigrum (black nightshade / Makoi), Solanum linnaeanum (devil’s apple), Solanum lycopersicum Key applications Steroidal hormone...
Tomatine (Steroidal Glycoalkaloid · Antifungal · Cholesterol Binding · Tomatidine Precursor)
Compound Tomatine (α-Tomatine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Steroidal Glycoalkaloid (Tomatidine + lycotetraosyl tetrasaccharide) CAS 17406-45-0 Primary source Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) — unripe fruit, leaves, roots (decreases dramatically on ripening) Key...
Tomatine (Steroidal Glycoalkaloid · Antifungal · Cholesterol Binding · Tomatidine Precursor)
Compound Tomatine (α-Tomatine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Steroidal Glycoalkaloid (Tomatidine + lycotetraosyl tetrasaccharide) CAS 17406-45-0 Primary source Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) — unripe fruit, leaves, roots (decreases dramatically on ripening) Key...
Chaconine — α-Chaconine (Steroidal Glycoalkaloid · Potato Co-toxin · Food Safety)
Compound α-Chaconine Chemical class Alkaloid — Steroidal Glycoalkaloid (Solanidine + chacotriosyl trisaccharide) CAS 20562-03-2 Primary source Solanum tuberosum (potato) green skin and sprouts — co-occurs with solanine Key applications Informational...
Chaconine — α-Chaconine (Steroidal Glycoalkaloid · Potato Co-toxin · Food Safety)
Compound α-Chaconine Chemical class Alkaloid — Steroidal Glycoalkaloid (Solanidine + chacotriosyl trisaccharide) CAS 20562-03-2 Primary source Solanum tuberosum (potato) green skin and sprouts — co-occurs with solanine Key applications Informational...
Solanine (Steroidal Glycoalkaloid · Potato Food Safety · Informational Reference)
Compound Solanine (α-Solanine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Steroidal Glycoalkaloid (Solanidine + trisaccharide) CAS 20562-02-1 Primary source Solanum tuberosum (potato) green skin and sprouts; Solanum nigrum (black nightshade) Key applications Informational...
Solanine (Steroidal Glycoalkaloid · Potato Food Safety · Informational Reference)
Compound Solanine (α-Solanine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Steroidal Glycoalkaloid (Solanidine + trisaccharide) CAS 20562-02-1 Primary source Solanum tuberosum (potato) green skin and sprouts; Solanum nigrum (black nightshade) Key applications Informational...
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