HerbIQ - Compounds
Equol (Isoflavone Metabolite · ERβ-selective · Menopausal · Bone Density)
Compound S-Equol ((S)-4′,7-Isoflavanediol; (3S)-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-7-chroman-ol) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavanediol (gut microbial metabolite; daidzein fully reduced; non-isoflavone isoflavandiol scaffold) CAS 531-95-3 Primary source Gut microbial metabolite of daidzein — produced by...
Equol (Isoflavone Metabolite · ERβ-selective · Menopausal · Bone Density)
Compound S-Equol ((S)-4′,7-Isoflavanediol; (3S)-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-7-chroman-ol) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavanediol (gut microbial metabolite; daidzein fully reduced; non-isoflavone isoflavandiol scaffold) CAS 531-95-3 Primary source Gut microbial metabolite of daidzein — produced by...
Calycosin (Astragalus Isoflavone · Phytoestrogenic · Immunomodulatory)
Compound Calycosin (3′-Hydroxyformononetin; 7,3′-Dihydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (3-hydroxylated formononetin; primary isoflavone of Astragalus membranaceus) CAS 20575-57-9 Primary source Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi root — highest concentration), Astragalus mongholicus,...
Calycosin (Astragalus Isoflavone · Phytoestrogenic · Immunomodulatory)
Compound Calycosin (3′-Hydroxyformononetin; 7,3′-Dihydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (3-hydroxylated formononetin; primary isoflavone of Astragalus membranaceus) CAS 20575-57-9 Primary source Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi root — highest concentration), Astragalus mongholicus,...
Puerarin (Daidzein-8-C-Glucoside · Cardiovascular · Cerebrovascular)
Compound Puerarin (Daidzein-8-C-β-D-Glucoside; Kudzu Root Isoflavone; 8-C-Glucosyldaidzein) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone C-Glycoside (daidzein with C-C glucose bond at C-8; acid-hydrolysis resistant) CAS 3681-99-0 Primary source Pueraria lobata (Kudzu root...
Puerarin (Daidzein-8-C-Glucoside · Cardiovascular · Cerebrovascular)
Compound Puerarin (Daidzein-8-C-β-D-Glucoside; Kudzu Root Isoflavone; 8-C-Glucosyldaidzein) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone C-Glycoside (daidzein with C-C glucose bond at C-8; acid-hydrolysis resistant) CAS 3681-99-0 Primary source Pueraria lobata (Kudzu root...
Daidzin (Daidzein-7-Glucoside · Soy Isoflavone Glycoside · Alcohol Aversion)
Compound Daidzin (Daidzein-7-O-β-D-Glucoside; 7-Glucosyldaidzein) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone Glucoside (daidzein with glucose at C-7; primary dietary form of daidzein in soy) CAS 552-66-9 Primary source Glycine max (soybean —...
Daidzin (Daidzein-7-Glucoside · Soy Isoflavone Glycoside · Alcohol Aversion)
Compound Daidzin (Daidzein-7-O-β-D-Glucoside; 7-Glucosyldaidzein) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone Glucoside (daidzein with glucose at C-7; primary dietary form of daidzein in soy) CAS 552-66-9 Primary source Glycine max (soybean —...
Glycitein (Isoflavone · Antioxidant · Minor Soy Phytoestrogen)
Compound Glycitein (6-Methoxydaidzein; 7-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (6-O-methylated daidzein; unique A-ring methoxylation — only major soy isoflavone with A-ring modification) CAS 40957-83-3 Primary source Glycine max (soybean —...
Glycitein (Isoflavone · Antioxidant · Minor Soy Phytoestrogen)
Compound Glycitein (6-Methoxydaidzein; 7-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (6-O-methylated daidzein; unique A-ring methoxylation — only major soy isoflavone with A-ring modification) CAS 40957-83-3 Primary source Glycine max (soybean —...
Formononetin (Isoflavone · Phytoestrogenic · Bone Protective · Cardioprotective)
Compound Formononetin (7-Hydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone; Daidzein 4′-methyl ether; Formononetol) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (O-methylated daidzein; Astragalus and red clover characteristic isoflavone) CAS 485-72-3 Primary source Trifolium pratense (red clover), Astragalus membranaceus...
Formononetin (Isoflavone · Phytoestrogenic · Bone Protective · Cardioprotective)
Compound Formononetin (7-Hydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone; Daidzein 4′-methyl ether; Formononetol) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (O-methylated daidzein; Astragalus and red clover characteristic isoflavone) CAS 485-72-3 Primary source Trifolium pratense (red clover), Astragalus membranaceus...
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...
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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...
