HerbIQ - Compounds
Glucoraphanin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · Sulforaphane Precursor · Nrf2 · Chemopreventive)
Compound Glucoraphanin (GRN) Chemical class Glucosinolate — Aliphatic (4-Methylsulfinylbutyl glucosinolate) CAS 20830-75-5 Primary source Brassica oleracea var. italica (broccoli florets and sprouts) Key applications Sulforaphane precursor, Nrf2 activation, detoxification, chemopreventive...
Glucoraphanin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · Sulforaphane Precursor · Nrf2 · Chemopreventive)
Compound Glucoraphanin (GRN) Chemical class Glucosinolate — Aliphatic (4-Methylsulfinylbutyl glucosinolate) CAS 20830-75-5 Primary source Brassica oleracea var. italica (broccoli florets and sprouts) Key applications Sulforaphane precursor, Nrf2 activation, detoxification, chemopreventive...
Taxol — Paclitaxel (Diterpene Taxane · Pharmaceutical Anticancer · Informational Reference)
Compound Taxol (Paclitaxel) Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene Taxane (Unique bicyclic taxane ring system with complex esterification) CAS 33069-62-4 Primary source Taxus brevifolia (Pacific yew bark); semi-synthetic from Taxus baccata...
Taxol — Paclitaxel (Diterpene Taxane · Pharmaceutical Anticancer · Informational Reference)
Compound Taxol (Paclitaxel) Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene Taxane (Unique bicyclic taxane ring system with complex esterification) CAS 33069-62-4 Primary source Taxus brevifolia (Pacific yew bark); semi-synthetic from Taxus baccata...
Geranylgeraniol — GGOH (Acyclic Diterpene · Statin Myopathy Prevention · Bone Health)
Compound Geranylgeraniol (GGOH) Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (C20) CAS 24034-73-9 Primary source Bixa orellana (annatto), Coleus forskohlii (forskolin co-constituent), many plant sources Key applications Statin myopathy prevention,...
Geranylgeraniol — GGOH (Acyclic Diterpene · Statin Myopathy Prevention · Bone Health)
Compound Geranylgeraniol (GGOH) Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (C20) CAS 24034-73-9 Primary source Bixa orellana (annatto), Coleus forskohlii (forskolin co-constituent), many plant sources Key applications Statin myopathy prevention,...
Phytol (Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol · Chlorophyll Side Chain · Anti-inflammatory · Anxiolytic)
Compound Phytol Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (Phytane skeleton) CAS 150-86-7 Primary source Chlorophyll (all green plants) — released by hydrolysis; Urtica dioica (nettle), spinach, green vegetables Key...
Phytol (Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol · Chlorophyll Side Chain · Anti-inflammatory · Anxiolytic)
Compound Phytol Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (Phytane skeleton) CAS 150-86-7 Primary source Chlorophyll (all green plants) — released by hydrolysis; Urtica dioica (nettle), spinach, green vegetables Key...
Valencene (Eudesmane Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antihistaminic · Orange Peel)
Compound Valencene Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Eudesmane skeleton) CAS 4630-07-3 Primary source Citrus sinensis (Valencia orange peel oil), Citrus paradisi (grapefruit) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, flavouring, fragrance, cosmetic...
Valencene (Eudesmane Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antihistaminic · Orange Peel)
Compound Valencene Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Eudesmane skeleton) CAS 4630-07-3 Primary source Citrus sinensis (Valencia orange peel oil), Citrus paradisi (grapefruit) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, flavouring, fragrance, cosmetic...
α-Cedrene (Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon · Anti-inflammatory · Insect Repellent · Cedar)
Compound α-Cedrene (and β-Cedrene) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) CAS 469-61-4 (α); 546-28-1 (β) Primary source Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar), Juniperus virginiana (Virginia cedar) Key...
α-Cedrene (Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon · Anti-inflammatory · Insect Repellent · Cedar)
Compound α-Cedrene (and β-Cedrene) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) CAS 469-61-4 (α); 546-28-1 (β) Primary source Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar), Juniperus virginiana (Virginia cedar) Key...
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...
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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...
