HerbIQ - Compounds
Capsanthin (Red Pepper Xanthophyll · E160c Paprika Colorant · HDL-raising · Antioxidant)
Compound Capsanthin (3,3’-Dihydroxy-β,κ-caroten-6’-one) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Xanthophyll (C40 carotenoid; cyclopentanone-ring xanthophyll) CAS 465-42-9 Primary source Capsicum annuum (red bell pepper and red chilli pepper, fruit pericarp) Key...
Capsanthin (Red Pepper Xanthophyll · E160c Paprika Colorant · HDL-raising · Antioxidant)
Compound Capsanthin (3,3’-Dihydroxy-β,κ-caroten-6’-one) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Xanthophyll (C40 carotenoid; cyclopentanone-ring xanthophyll) CAS 465-42-9 Primary source Capsicum annuum (red bell pepper and red chilli pepper, fruit pericarp) Key...
Bixin (Annatto Apocarotenoid · E160b Food Colorant · Antioxidant · Photoprotective)
Compound Bixin (cis-Bixin; methyl hydrogen 9-cis-6,6’-diapocarotene-6,6’-dioate) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Apocarotenoid (C25 irregular apocarotenoid; methyl ester) CAS 6983-79-5 Primary source Bixa orellana (annatto / achiote seed pericarp, 1–5%...
Bixin (Annatto Apocarotenoid · E160b Food Colorant · Antioxidant · Photoprotective)
Compound Bixin (cis-Bixin; methyl hydrogen 9-cis-6,6’-diapocarotene-6,6’-dioate) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Apocarotenoid (C25 irregular apocarotenoid; methyl ester) CAS 6983-79-5 Primary source Bixa orellana (annatto / achiote seed pericarp, 1–5%...
Momordicin I – II (Bitter Melon Cucurbitane Triterpene · Anti-inflammatory · STAT3 Inhibitor)
Compound Momordicin I & II (Momordicoside) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene (Cucurbitane-type; highly oxidised tetracyclic triterpene glycosides) CAS Momordicin I: 107779-83-9 / Momordicin II: 107779-85-1 Primary source Momordica charantia (bitter...
Momordicin I – II (Bitter Melon Cucurbitane Triterpene · Anti-inflammatory · STAT3 Inhibitor)
Compound Momordicin I & II (Momordicoside) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene (Cucurbitane-type; highly oxidised tetracyclic triterpene glycosides) CAS Momordicin I: 107779-83-9 / Momordicin II: 107779-85-1 Primary source Momordica charantia (bitter...
Charantin (Bitter Melon Steroidal Saponin · Antidiabetic · Insulin-mimetic · Karela)
Compound Charantin Chemical class Terpenoid — Steroidal Saponin (Cucurbitane-type mixed steroid saponin; beta-sitosterol glucoside + stigmasterol glucoside mixture) CAS N/A — charantin is a mixture; primary components: sitosterol-glucoside + stigmasterol-glucoside...
Charantin (Bitter Melon Steroidal Saponin · Antidiabetic · Insulin-mimetic · Karela)
Compound Charantin Chemical class Terpenoid — Steroidal Saponin (Cucurbitane-type mixed steroid saponin; beta-sitosterol glucoside + stigmasterol glucoside mixture) CAS N/A — charantin is a mixture; primary components: sitosterol-glucoside + stigmasterol-glucoside...
Escin — Aescin (Horse Chestnut Triterpene Saponin · CVI · Anti-oedema · High Evidence)
Compound Escin (Aescin; β-Escin) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin (Triterpenoid saponin mixture; aescigenin glycosides) CAS 6805-41-0 (escin); 8053-39-2 (β-escin) Primary source Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut seeds, 3–6% of dry...
Escin — Aescin (Horse Chestnut Triterpene Saponin · CVI · Anti-oedema · High Evidence)
Compound Escin (Aescin; β-Escin) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin (Triterpenoid saponin mixture; aescigenin glycosides) CAS 6805-41-0 (escin); 8053-39-2 (β-escin) Primary source Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut seeds, 3–6% of dry...
Kahweol (Arabica Coffee Furanoid Diterpene · Anti-angiogenic · Hepatoprotective)
Compound Kahweol Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene (Kaurane-type; furan-ring-containing coffee diterpene) CAS 6894-43-5 Primary source Coffea arabica (Arabica coffee beans; virtually absent in robusta) Key applications Anti-inflammatory; antiproliferative (cancer); hepatoprotective;...
Kahweol (Arabica Coffee Furanoid Diterpene · Anti-angiogenic · Hepatoprotective)
Compound Kahweol Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene (Kaurane-type; furan-ring-containing coffee diterpene) CAS 6894-43-5 Primary source Coffea arabica (Arabica coffee beans; virtually absent in robusta) Key applications Anti-inflammatory; antiproliferative (cancer); hepatoprotective;...
Cafestol (Coffee Diterpene · LDL-raising · Hepatoprotective · Neuroprotective)
Compound Cafestol Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene (Kaurane-type; pentacyclic diterpene alcohol) CAS 469-83-0 Primary source Coffea arabica and C. canephora (coffee beans, coffee oil) Key applications LDL-cholesterol raising (coffee oil);...
Cafestol (Coffee Diterpene · LDL-raising · Hepatoprotective · Neuroprotective)
Compound Cafestol Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene (Kaurane-type; pentacyclic diterpene alcohol) CAS 469-83-0 Primary source Coffea arabica and C. canephora (coffee beans, coffee oil) Key applications LDL-cholesterol raising (coffee oil);...
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Herbal Extract vs Herbal Powder: What's the Difference?
The question "what is the difference between herbal extract and herbal powder?" comes up at every stage of botanical product development — from first-time formulators trying to read a supplier...
Herbal Extract vs Herbal Powder: What's the Difference?
The question "what is the difference between herbal extract and herbal powder?" comes up at every stage of botanical product development — from first-time formulators trying to read a supplier...
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Curcumin 95% Bioavailability: Why It's Poor & How to Fix It
Curcumin 95% is one of the most commercially significant standardised botanical extracts in the global supplement market. It's also one of the most misunderstood — because a label that says...
Curcumin 95% Bioavailability: Why It's Poor & How to Fix It
Curcumin 95% is one of the most commercially significant standardised botanical extracts in the global supplement market. It's also one of the most misunderstood — because a label that says...
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How to Choose a Herbal Extract Supplier: 7 Questions to Ask
The right herbal extract supplier means consistent quality, reliable documentation, and a relationship that scales. The wrong one means failed regulatory submissions and inconsistent batches. This guide covers the specific...
How to Choose a Herbal Extract Supplier: 7 Questions to Ask
The right herbal extract supplier means consistent quality, reliable documentation, and a relationship that scales. The wrong one means failed regulatory submissions and inconsistent batches. This guide covers the specific...
