HerbIQ - Compounds
Valencene (Eudesmane Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antihistaminic · Orange Peel)
Compound Valencene Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Eudesmane skeleton) CAS 4630-07-3 Primary source Citrus sinensis (Valencia orange peel oil), Citrus paradisi (grapefruit) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, flavouring, fragrance, cosmetic...
Valencene (Eudesmane Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antihistaminic · Orange Peel)
Compound Valencene Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Eudesmane skeleton) CAS 4630-07-3 Primary source Citrus sinensis (Valencia orange peel oil), Citrus paradisi (grapefruit) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, flavouring, fragrance, cosmetic...
α-Cedrene (Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon · Anti-inflammatory · Insect Repellent · Cedar)
Compound α-Cedrene (and β-Cedrene) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) CAS 469-61-4 (α); 546-28-1 (β) Primary source Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar), Juniperus virginiana (Virginia cedar) Key...
α-Cedrene (Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon · Anti-inflammatory · Insect Repellent · Cedar)
Compound α-Cedrene (and β-Cedrene) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) CAS 469-61-4 (α); 546-28-1 (β) Primary source Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar), Juniperus virginiana (Virginia cedar) Key...
Patchouli Alcohol — Patchoulol (Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antidepressant · Anti-obesity)
Compound Patchouli Alcohol (Patchoulol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Patchoulane skeleton) CAS 5986-55-0 Primary source Pogostemon cablin (patchouli, leaves) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidepressant, anti-obesity, fragrance Claim strength Moderate...
Patchouli Alcohol — Patchoulol (Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antidepressant · Anti-obesity)
Compound Patchouli Alcohol (Patchoulol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Patchoulane skeleton) CAS 5986-55-0 Primary source Pogostemon cablin (patchouli, leaves) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidepressant, anti-obesity, fragrance Claim strength Moderate...
Farnesol (Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Anti-biofilm · Candida Quorum Sensing · Antimicrobial)
Compound Farnesol Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol (C15) CAS 4602-84-0 Primary source Rose oil, ylang-ylang, lemongrass; produced endogenously from farnesyl pyrophosphate in cholesterol biosynthesis Key applications Anti-biofilm, antimicrobial,...
Farnesol (Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Anti-biofilm · Candida Quorum Sensing · Antimicrobial)
Compound Farnesol Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol (C15) CAS 4602-84-0 Primary source Rose oil, ylang-ylang, lemongrass; produced endogenously from farnesyl pyrophosphate in cholesterol biosynthesis Key applications Anti-biofilm, antimicrobial,...
Nerolidol (Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Penetration Enhancer · Anti-parasitic · Sedative)
Compound Nerolidol (Peruviol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol CAS 7212-44-4 (trans); 3790-78-1 (cis) Primary source Melaleuca quinquenervia (niaouli), neroli (Citrus aurantium flowers), jasmine, camellia Key applications Antimicrobial, anti-parasitic,...
Nerolidol (Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Penetration Enhancer · Anti-parasitic · Sedative)
Compound Nerolidol (Peruviol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Sesquiterpene Alcohol CAS 7212-44-4 (trans); 3790-78-1 (cis) Primary source Melaleuca quinquenervia (niaouli), neroli (Citrus aurantium flowers), jasmine, camellia Key applications Antimicrobial, anti-parasitic,...
Geraniol (Acyclic Monoterpenol · Antimicrobial · Neuroprotective · Insect Repellent)
Compound Geraniol Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Monoterpenol CAS 106-24-1 Primary source Pelargonium graveolens (rose geranium), Rosa spp. (rose), Cymbopogon nardus (citronella) Key applications Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, insect repellent, fragrance...
Geraniol (Acyclic Monoterpenol · Antimicrobial · Neuroprotective · Insect Repellent)
Compound Geraniol Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Monoterpenol CAS 106-24-1 Primary source Pelargonium graveolens (rose geranium), Rosa spp. (rose), Cymbopogon nardus (citronella) Key applications Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, insect repellent, fragrance...
Zingerone (Phenolic Ketone · Anti-inflammatory · GI Comfort · Cooked Ginger Active)
Compound Zingerone (Vanillylacetone) Chemical class Phenylpropanoid-related — Phenolic Ketone (Ginger thermal degradation product) CAS 122-48-5 Primary source Zingiber officinale (dried and cooked ginger rhizome) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, GI comfort,...
Zingerone (Phenolic Ketone · Anti-inflammatory · GI Comfort · Cooked Ginger Active)
Compound Zingerone (Vanillylacetone) Chemical class Phenylpropanoid-related — Phenolic Ketone (Ginger thermal degradation product) CAS 122-48-5 Primary source Zingiber officinale (dried and cooked ginger rhizome) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, GI comfort,...
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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...
