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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

Friedelin (Triterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Hepatoprotective)

Compound Friedelin (Friedelan-3-one; D:A-Friedoolean-3-one) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene (Friedeolane skeleton; pentacyclic rearranged ketone) CAS 559-74-0 Primary source Celastrus paniculatus (Malkangni), Quercus infectoria (Majuphal/Aleppo oak gall), Celtis sinensis Key applications...

Friedelin (Triterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Hepatoprotective)

Compound Friedelin (Friedelan-3-one; D:A-Friedoolean-3-one) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene (Friedeolane skeleton; pentacyclic rearranged ketone) CAS 559-74-0 Primary source Celastrus paniculatus (Malkangni), Quercus infectoria (Majuphal/Aleppo oak gall), Celtis sinensis Key applications...

Spinasterol (Phytosterol · Anti-inflammatory · Gastroprotective)

Compound Spinasterol (Δ7,22-Stigmastadienol; 22-Dehydro-Δ7-cholesterol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Phytosterol (Δ7-sterol; distinct from common Δ5-phytosterols) CAS 481-18-5 Primary source Spinacia oleracea (spinach), Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin seed), Cucumis sativus (cucumber) Key applications...

Spinasterol (Phytosterol · Anti-inflammatory · Gastroprotective)

Compound Spinasterol (Δ7,22-Stigmastadienol; 22-Dehydro-Δ7-cholesterol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Phytosterol (Δ7-sterol; distinct from common Δ5-phytosterols) CAS 481-18-5 Primary source Spinacia oleracea (spinach), Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin seed), Cucumis sativus (cucumber) Key applications...

Violaxanthin (Xanthophyll Carotenoid · Antioxidant · Antiproliferative)

Compound Violaxanthin (5,6,5′,6′-Diepoxy-β,β-carotene-3,3′-diol; all-trans-violaxanthin) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid (Xanthophyll; diepoxy diol) CAS 126-29-4 Primary source Viola tricolor (pansy), Viola odorata (sweet violet), Helianthus annuus (sunflower) Key applications Antioxidant; antiproliferative;...

Violaxanthin (Xanthophyll Carotenoid · Antioxidant · Antiproliferative)

Compound Violaxanthin (5,6,5′,6′-Diepoxy-β,β-carotene-3,3′-diol; all-trans-violaxanthin) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid (Xanthophyll; diepoxy diol) CAS 126-29-4 Primary source Viola tricolor (pansy), Viola odorata (sweet violet), Helianthus annuus (sunflower) Key applications Antioxidant; antiproliferative;...

Laricitrin (Flavonol · Antioxidant · Neuroprotective)

Compound Laricitrin (3′-Methoxymyricetin; Myricetin 3′-methyl ether) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavonol (myricetin methylation series; intermediate between myricetin and syringetin) CAS 603-61-2 Primary source Vitis vinifera (grape skin/seeds), Larix spp. (larch...

Laricitrin (Flavonol · Antioxidant · Neuroprotective)

Compound Laricitrin (3′-Methoxymyricetin; Myricetin 3′-methyl ether) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavonol (myricetin methylation series; intermediate between myricetin and syringetin) CAS 603-61-2 Primary source Vitis vinifera (grape skin/seeds), Larix spp. (larch...

Rhoifolin (Flavone Glycoside · Cardioprotective · Lipid-modulating)

Compound Rhoifolin (Apigenin-7-O-Neohesperidoside) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone O-Glycoside (apigenin + neohesperidose disaccharide) CAS 17306-46-6 Primary source Citrus aurantium (bitter orange), Citrus maxima (pomelo), Rhus cotinus Key applications Cardioprotective; lipid-modulating;...

Rhoifolin (Flavone Glycoside · Cardioprotective · Lipid-modulating)

Compound Rhoifolin (Apigenin-7-O-Neohesperidoside) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone O-Glycoside (apigenin + neohesperidose disaccharide) CAS 17306-46-6 Primary source Citrus aurantium (bitter orange), Citrus maxima (pomelo), Rhus cotinus Key applications Cardioprotective; lipid-modulating;...

Aromadendrin (Dihydroflavonol · Anti-inflammatory · Antimicrobial)

Compound Aromadendrin (Dihydrokaempferol; 3,5,7,4′-Tetrahydroxyflavanone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanonol (Dihydroflavonol; C2-C3 saturated kaempferol) CAS 480-20-6 Primary source Pinus spp. (pine bark), Vitis vinifera (grape), Eucalyptus spp., Rhododendron spp. Key applications...

Aromadendrin (Dihydroflavonol · Anti-inflammatory · Antimicrobial)

Compound Aromadendrin (Dihydrokaempferol; 3,5,7,4′-Tetrahydroxyflavanone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanonol (Dihydroflavonol; C2-C3 saturated kaempferol) CAS 480-20-6 Primary source Pinus spp. (pine bark), Vitis vinifera (grape), Eucalyptus spp., Rhododendron spp. Key applications...

Syringetin (Flavonol · Antioxidant · Bone Health)

Compound Syringetin (3,5,7,4′-Tetrahydroxy-3′,5′-dimethoxyflavone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavonol (myricetin 3′,5′-dimethyl ether) CAS 1254-84-8 Primary source Sambucus nigra (elderberry), Vitis vinifera (grape skin), Prunus spp. Key applications Antioxidant; bone health; anti-inflammatory;...

Syringetin (Flavonol · Antioxidant · Bone Health)

Compound Syringetin (3,5,7,4′-Tetrahydroxy-3′,5′-dimethoxyflavone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavonol (myricetin 3′,5′-dimethyl ether) CAS 1254-84-8 Primary source Sambucus nigra (elderberry), Vitis vinifera (grape skin), Prunus spp. Key applications Antioxidant; bone health; anti-inflammatory;...