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
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,...
α-Bisabolol — Levomenol (Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Skin Soothing · Penetration Enhancer)
Compound α-Bisabolol (Levomenol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Bisabolane skeleton) CAS 515-69-5 Primary source Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile), Candeia tree (Eremanthus erythropappus, Brazil) Key applications Skin soothing, anti-inflammatory, wound...
α-Bisabolol — Levomenol (Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Skin Soothing · Penetration Enhancer)
Compound α-Bisabolol (Levomenol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Bisabolane skeleton) CAS 515-69-5 Primary source Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile), Candeia tree (Eremanthus erythropappus, Brazil) Key applications Skin soothing, anti-inflammatory, wound...
Guaiol (Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Anti-inflammatory · Antimicrobial · Insect Repellent)
Compound Guaiol Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Guaiane skeleton) CAS 489-86-1 Primary source Guaiacum officinale (lignum vitae), Psidium guajava (guava), Bulnesia sarmientoi (palo santo) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insect...
Guaiol (Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Anti-inflammatory · Antimicrobial · Insect Repellent)
Compound Guaiol Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Guaiane skeleton) CAS 489-86-1 Primary source Guaiacum officinale (lignum vitae), Psidium guajava (guava), Bulnesia sarmientoi (palo santo) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insect...
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