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.
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Ceramide (Sphingolipid · Skin Barrier Lipid · Stratum Corneum Component)
CAS No. — (class: multiple CAS numbers for ceramide sub-types) Class Lipid · Sphingolipid · N-Acylsphingosine (class) Source Glycine max (Soybean); Triticum aestivum (Wheat) — grains (glucosylceramide); also rice and...
Ceramide (Sphingolipid · Skin Barrier Lipid · Stratum Corneum Component)
CAS No. — (class: multiple CAS numbers for ceramide sub-types) Class Lipid · Sphingolipid · N-Acylsphingosine (class) Source Glycine max (Soybean); Triticum aestivum (Wheat) — grains (glucosylceramide); also rice and...
Squalene (Triterpene Lipid · Olive Oil Emollient · Skin & Immune Modulator)
CAS No. 111-02-4 Class Lipid · Triterpene · Polyunsaturated Hydrocarbon · C30 Isoprenoid Source Olea europaea (Olive) — fruit residue; Amaranthus cruentus (Amaranth) — seed oil (5–8%, highest plant source);...
Squalene (Triterpene Lipid · Olive Oil Emollient · Skin & Immune Modulator)
CAS No. 111-02-4 Class Lipid · Triterpene · Polyunsaturated Hydrocarbon · C30 Isoprenoid Source Olea europaea (Olive) — fruit residue; Amaranthus cruentus (Amaranth) — seed oil (5–8%, highest plant source);...
Linoleic Acid (Omega-6 · LA · Essential Fatty Acid · Skin Barrier Lipid)
CAS No. 60-33-3 Class Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-6 · C18:2 n-6 Source Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) — seed (primary, 60–70% LA); also safflower, evening primrose, hemp, grape...
Linoleic Acid (Omega-6 · LA · Essential Fatty Acid · Skin Barrier Lipid)
CAS No. 60-33-3 Class Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-6 · C18:2 n-6 Source Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) — seed (primary, 60–70% LA); also safflower, evening primrose, hemp, grape...
Beta-Carotene (Provitamin A · Carotenoid Antioxidant · Immune Support)
CAS No. 7235-40-7 Class Carotenoid · Carotene · Provitamin A · Tetraterpene Source Daucus carota (Carrot) — root (2% grade); Dunaliella salina (microalgae) — whole cell (30% grade, natural mixed...
Beta-Carotene (Provitamin A · Carotenoid Antioxidant · Immune Support)
CAS No. 7235-40-7 Class Carotenoid · Carotene · Provitamin A · Tetraterpene Source Daucus carota (Carrot) — root (2% grade); Dunaliella salina (microalgae) — whole cell (30% grade, natural mixed...
Lycopene (Tomato Carotenoid · Acyclic Carotene · Cardiovascular Antioxidant)
CAS No. 502-65-8 Class Carotenoid · Acyclic Carotene · Tetraterpene Source Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) — fruit (primary commercial source); also watermelon, pink grapefruit, guava Claim strength High Buy from Herbuno...
Lycopene (Tomato Carotenoid · Acyclic Carotene · Cardiovascular Antioxidant)
CAS No. 502-65-8 Class Carotenoid · Acyclic Carotene · Tetraterpene Source Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) — fruit (primary commercial source); also watermelon, pink grapefruit, guava Claim strength High Buy from Herbuno...
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...