HerbIQ - Compounds
Diosgenin
Chemical Class Steroidal sapogenin (spirostanol-type) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₄H₄₂O₃ · CAS 512-04-9 Primary Botanical Source(s) Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa); also fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Plant Part Root / tuber (wild...
Diosgenin
Chemical Class Steroidal sapogenin (spirostanol-type) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₄H₄₂O₃ · CAS 512-04-9 Primary Botanical Source(s) Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa); also fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Plant Part Root / tuber (wild...
Phycocyanin
Chemical Class Phycobiliprotein (light-harvesting pigment-protein complex) Molecular Formula / CAS Protein complex, ~110 kDa (hexameric); chromophore = phycocyanobilin · CAS 11016-15-2 Primary Botanical Source(s) Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) — a cyanobacterium,...
Phycocyanin
Chemical Class Phycobiliprotein (light-harvesting pigment-protein complex) Molecular Formula / CAS Protein complex, ~110 kDa (hexameric); chromophore = phycocyanobilin · CAS 11016-15-2 Primary Botanical Source(s) Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) — a cyanobacterium,...
Vitamin C
Chemical Class Water-soluble vitamin (essential micronutrient) Molecular Formula / CAS C₆H₈O₆ · CAS 50-81-7 Primary Botanical Source(s) Amla / Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica), camu camu (Myrciaria dubia), acerola (Malpighia glabra),...
Vitamin C
Chemical Class Water-soluble vitamin (essential micronutrient) Molecular Formula / CAS C₆H₈O₆ · CAS 50-81-7 Primary Botanical Source(s) Amla / Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica), camu camu (Myrciaria dubia), acerola (Malpighia glabra),...
Beta-Pinene
Chemical Class Bicyclic monoterpene (structural isomer of alpha-pinene) Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₀H₁₆ · CAS 127-91-3 Primary Botanical Source(s) Boswellia serrata oleoresin (frankincense), Eucalyptus species, pine, rosemary, nutmeg/mace Plant Part...
Beta-Pinene
Chemical Class Bicyclic monoterpene (structural isomer of alpha-pinene) Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₀H₁₆ · CAS 127-91-3 Primary Botanical Source(s) Boswellia serrata oleoresin (frankincense), Eucalyptus species, pine, rosemary, nutmeg/mace Plant Part...
Alpha-Pinene
Chemical Class Bicyclic monoterpene Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₀H₁₆ · CAS 80-56-8 Primary Botanical Source(s) Frankincense / Boswellia serrata oleoresin, pine, rosemary, juniper, cardamom, nutmeg/mace Plant Part Oleoresin (frankincense); needle/leaf...
Alpha-Pinene
Chemical Class Bicyclic monoterpene Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₀H₁₆ · CAS 80-56-8 Primary Botanical Source(s) Frankincense / Boswellia serrata oleoresin, pine, rosemary, juniper, cardamom, nutmeg/mace Plant Part Oleoresin (frankincense); needle/leaf...
Isovaleric Acid
Chemical Class Short-chain branched fatty acid (leucine catabolism intermediate) Molecular Formula / CAS C₅H₁₀O₂ · CAS 503-74-2 Primary Botanical Source(s) Valeriana officinalis and related Valeriana species (as a volatile decomposition...
Isovaleric Acid
Chemical Class Short-chain branched fatty acid (leucine catabolism intermediate) Molecular Formula / CAS C₅H₁₀O₂ · CAS 503-74-2 Primary Botanical Source(s) Valeriana officinalis and related Valeriana species (as a volatile decomposition...
Angelic Acid
Chemical Class Unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid (2-methyl-2-butenoic acid, cis isomer) Molecular Formula / CAS C₅H₈O₂ · CAS 565-63-9 Primary Botanical Source(s) Angelica archangelica root, Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis), Petasites hybridus...
Angelic Acid
Chemical Class Unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid (2-methyl-2-butenoic acid, cis isomer) Molecular Formula / CAS C₅H₈O₂ · CAS 565-63-9 Primary Botanical Source(s) Angelica archangelica root, Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis), Petasites hybridus...
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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 important standardised botanical extracts used in dietary supplements. It is also frequently misunderstood, because a label stating “500mg Curcumin 95%” describes the...
Curcumin 95% Bioavailability: Why It's Poor & How to Fix It
Curcumin 95% is one of the most commercially important standardised botanical extracts used in dietary supplements. It is also frequently misunderstood, because a label stating “500mg Curcumin 95%” describes the...
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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...
