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
Astaxanthin (Ketocarotenoid · Haematococcus Extract · Antioxidant Carotenoid)
CAS No. 472-61-7 Class Carotenoid · Xanthophyll · Ketocarotenoid Source Haematococcus pluvialis (microalgae) — whole cell (primary commercial source) Claim strength High Buy from Herbuno Astaxanthin 10% Powder → Astaxanthin...
Astaxanthin (Ketocarotenoid · Haematococcus Extract · Antioxidant Carotenoid)
CAS No. 472-61-7 Class Carotenoid · Xanthophyll · Ketocarotenoid Source Haematococcus pluvialis (microalgae) — whole cell (primary commercial source) Claim strength High Buy from Herbuno Astaxanthin 10% Powder → Astaxanthin...