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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

Biochanin A (Isoflavone · Phytoestrogenic · Aromatase Inhibitor)

Compound Biochanin A (5,7-Dihydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone; Genistein 4′-methyl ether) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (O-methylated genistein; red clover characteristic isoflavone) CAS 491-80-5 Primary source Trifolium pratense (red clover), Cicer arietinum (chickpea), Cajanus...

Biochanin A (Isoflavone · Phytoestrogenic · Aromatase Inhibitor)

Compound Biochanin A (5,7-Dihydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone; Genistein 4′-methyl ether) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (O-methylated genistein; red clover characteristic isoflavone) CAS 491-80-5 Primary source Trifolium pratense (red clover), Cicer arietinum (chickpea), Cajanus...

Daidzein (Isoflavone · Equol Precursor · Cardiovascular · Phytoestrogenic)

Compound Daidzein (7,4′-Dihydroxyisoflavone; Daidzein; Facteur de régulation de la croissance cellulaire) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (B-ring at C-3; simpler than genistein — lacks 5-OH; lower ERbeta affinity but equol-conversion...

Daidzein (Isoflavone · Equol Precursor · Cardiovascular · Phytoestrogenic)

Compound Daidzein (7,4′-Dihydroxyisoflavone; Daidzein; Facteur de régulation de la croissance cellulaire) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (B-ring at C-3; simpler than genistein — lacks 5-OH; lower ERbeta affinity but equol-conversion...

Genistein (Isoflavone · Phytoestrogenic · Bone Density · Menopausal)

Compound Genistein (5,7,4′-Trihydroxyisoflavone; Prunetol; Sophoricol) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (B-ring at C-3 instead of C-2; ERbeta-selective phytoestrogen) CAS 446-72-0 Primary source Glycine max (soybean), Trifolium pratense (red clover), Lupinus...

Genistein (Isoflavone · Phytoestrogenic · Bone Density · Menopausal)

Compound Genistein (5,7,4′-Trihydroxyisoflavone; Prunetol; Sophoricol) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (B-ring at C-3 instead of C-2; ERbeta-selective phytoestrogen) CAS 446-72-0 Primary source Glycine max (soybean), Trifolium pratense (red clover), Lupinus...

Silydianin (Silymarin Component C · Hepatoprotective · RNA Polymerase Modulator)

Compound Silydianin (Silymarin Component C; Silidianin; minor silymarin flavonolignan) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavonolignan (taxifolin-derived; structurally distinct from silybin/silychristin — spirocyclic lactone element) CAS 29782-68-1 Primary source Silybum marianum (milk...

Silydianin (Silymarin Component C · Hepatoprotective · RNA Polymerase Modulator)

Compound Silydianin (Silymarin Component C; Silidianin; minor silymarin flavonolignan) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavonolignan (taxifolin-derived; structurally distinct from silybin/silychristin — spirocyclic lactone element) CAS 29782-68-1 Primary source Silybum marianum (milk...

Silychristin (Silymarin Component B · Hepatoprotective · Antioxidant)

Compound Silychristin (Silymarin Component B; Silychristin A + B diastereomers) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavonolignan (taxifolin + sinapyl alcohol ether; second-most abundant silymarin component) CAS 33889-69-9 Primary source Silybum marianum...

Silychristin (Silymarin Component B · Hepatoprotective · Antioxidant)

Compound Silychristin (Silymarin Component B; Silychristin A + B diastereomers) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavonolignan (taxifolin + sinapyl alcohol ether; second-most abundant silymarin component) CAS 33889-69-9 Primary source Silybum marianum...

Silybin (Silibinin · Flavonolignan · Hepatoprotective · Liver RCT Evidence)

Compound Silybin (Silibinin; Silibin; Silybin A + Silybin B diastereomers; primary silymarin component) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavonolignan (taxifolin esterified with coniferyl alcohol via an ether bond; unique hybrid class)...

Silybin (Silibinin · Flavonolignan · Hepatoprotective · Liver RCT Evidence)

Compound Silybin (Silibinin; Silibin; Silybin A + Silybin B diastereomers; primary silymarin component) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavonolignan (taxifolin esterified with coniferyl alcohol via an ether bond; unique hybrid class)...

Ampelopsin (Dihydromyricetin · Hepatoprotective · Alcohol Metabolism)

Compound Ampelopsin (Dihydromyricetin; DHM; (+)-Dihydromyricetin; 3,3′,4′,5,5′,7-Hexahydroxyflavanone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanonol (Dihydroflavonol; C2-C3 saturated myricetin; highest radical scavenging in the flavanonol class) CAS 27200-12-0 Primary source Ampelopsis grossedentata (Vine Tea...

Ampelopsin (Dihydromyricetin · Hepatoprotective · Alcohol Metabolism)

Compound Ampelopsin (Dihydromyricetin; DHM; (+)-Dihydromyricetin; 3,3′,4′,5,5′,7-Hexahydroxyflavanone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanonol (Dihydroflavonol; C2-C3 saturated myricetin; highest radical scavenging in the flavanonol class) CAS 27200-12-0 Primary source Ampelopsis grossedentata (Vine Tea...