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
Galloylglucose (Core Gallotannin · Ellagitannin Precursor)
Compound Galloylglucose series (beta-glucogallin → pentagalloylglucose / PGG) Chemical class Tannin — Gallotannin (galloyl esters of D-glucose) CAS 14937-32-7 (1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose) Primary source Terminalia chebula (Haritaki); Quercus infectoria galls; Rhus galls;...
Galloylglucose (Core Gallotannin · Ellagitannin Precursor)
Compound Galloylglucose series (beta-glucogallin → pentagalloylglucose / PGG) Chemical class Tannin — Gallotannin (galloyl esters of D-glucose) CAS 14937-32-7 (1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose) Primary source Terminalia chebula (Haritaki); Quercus infectoria galls; Rhus galls;...
Geraniin (Dehydroellagitannin · Phyllanthus Marker · ACE Inhibitor Research)
Compound Geraniin Chemical class Tannin — Dehydroellagitannin (hydrolysable tannin) CAS 60976-49-0 Primary source Phyllanthus niruri (Bhumi Amla), Phyllanthus urinaria; Geranium thunbergii Key applications ACE inhibition; antiviral (HSV); antioxidant; cytoprotective; urolithin...
Geraniin (Dehydroellagitannin · Phyllanthus Marker · ACE Inhibitor Research)
Compound Geraniin Chemical class Tannin — Dehydroellagitannin (hydrolysable tannin) CAS 60976-49-0 Primary source Phyllanthus niruri (Bhumi Amla), Phyllanthus urinaria; Geranium thunbergii Key applications ACE inhibition; antiviral (HSV); antioxidant; cytoprotective; urolithin...
Vescalagin (Oak C-Glucosidic Ellagitannin · Reactive Barrel Tannin)
Compound Vescalagin Chemical class Tannin — C-glucosidic ellagitannin (open-chain glucose; NHTP + HHDP units) CAS 54474-27-2 Primary source Quercus spp. (oak) and Castanea sativa (chestnut) heartwood; oak leaves Key applications...
Vescalagin (Oak C-Glucosidic Ellagitannin · Reactive Barrel Tannin)
Compound Vescalagin Chemical class Tannin — C-glucosidic ellagitannin (open-chain glucose; NHTP + HHDP units) CAS 54474-27-2 Primary source Quercus spp. (oak) and Castanea sativa (chestnut) heartwood; oak leaves Key applications...
Castalagin (Oak C-Glucosidic Ellagitannin · Barrel-Ageing Tannin)
Compound Castalagin Chemical class Tannin — C-glucosidic ellagitannin (open-chain glucose; NHTP + HHDP units) CAS 24312-00-3 Primary source Quercus spp. (oak) and Castanea sativa (chestnut) heartwood Key applications Barrel-ageing tannin...
Castalagin (Oak C-Glucosidic Ellagitannin · Barrel-Ageing Tannin)
Compound Castalagin Chemical class Tannin — C-glucosidic ellagitannin (open-chain glucose; NHTP + HHDP units) CAS 24312-00-3 Primary source Quercus spp. (oak) and Castanea sativa (chestnut) heartwood Key applications Barrel-ageing tannin...
Sanguiin H-6 (Dimeric Ellagitannin · Principal Raspberry Tannin)
Compound Sanguiin H-6 Chemical class Tannin — Ellagitannin (dimeric; casuarictin dimer) CAS 82203-01-8 Primary source Rubus idaeus (red raspberry); strawberry; cloudberry; Sanguisorba officinalis Key applications Principal raspberry ellagitannin; antioxidant; antimicrobial;...
Sanguiin H-6 (Dimeric Ellagitannin · Principal Raspberry Tannin)
Compound Sanguiin H-6 Chemical class Tannin — Ellagitannin (dimeric; casuarictin dimer) CAS 82203-01-8 Primary source Rubus idaeus (red raspberry); strawberry; cloudberry; Sanguisorba officinalis Key applications Principal raspberry ellagitannin; antioxidant; antimicrobial;...
Casuarictin (Monomeric Ellagitannin · Ellagitannin Building Block)
Compound Casuarictin Chemical class Tannin — Ellagitannin (monomeric; galloyl-glucose-HHDP) CAS 79786-01-9 Primary source Punica granatum (pomegranate); Rubus idaeus (raspberry); Casuarina spp. Key applications Ellagitannin monomer; antioxidant; urolithin precursor Claim strength...
Casuarictin (Monomeric Ellagitannin · Ellagitannin Building Block)
Compound Casuarictin Chemical class Tannin — Ellagitannin (monomeric; galloyl-glucose-HHDP) CAS 79786-01-9 Primary source Punica granatum (pomegranate); Rubus idaeus (raspberry); Casuarina spp. Key applications Ellagitannin monomer; antioxidant; urolithin precursor Claim strength...
Caftaric Acid (Hydroxycinnamic Acid Ester · Echinacea Marker)
Compound Caftaric acid (Caffeoyltartaric acid) Chemical class Phenolic acid — Hydroxycinnamic acid ester (caffeic acid + tartaric acid) CAS 67879-58-7 Primary source Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower); Vitis vinifera (grape) —...
Caftaric Acid (Hydroxycinnamic Acid Ester · Echinacea Marker)
Compound Caftaric acid (Caffeoyltartaric acid) Chemical class Phenolic acid — Hydroxycinnamic acid ester (caffeic acid + tartaric acid) CAS 67879-58-7 Primary source Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower); Vitis vinifera (grape) —...
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