HerbIQ - Compounds
Valerenic Acids
Compound Class Sesquiterpenic acids — the standardisation markers of Valeriana officinalis root Representative Members Valerenic acid, acetoxyvalerenic acid, hydroxyvalerenic acid Botanical Source Valeriana officinalis (valerian). Distinct from V. wallichii /...
Valerenic Acids
Compound Class Sesquiterpenic acids — the standardisation markers of Valeriana officinalis root Representative Members Valerenic acid, acetoxyvalerenic acid, hydroxyvalerenic acid Botanical Source Valeriana officinalis (valerian). Distinct from V. wallichii /...
Gymnemic Acids
Compound Class Gymnemic acids — a family of oleanane-type triterpene saponins; not a single molecule Representative Members Gymnemic acids I–IV and numerous congeners; co-occurring with the peptide gurmarin and gymnemasaponins...
Gymnemic Acids
Compound Class Gymnemic acids — a family of oleanane-type triterpene saponins; not a single molecule Representative Members Gymnemic acids I–IV and numerous congeners; co-occurring with the peptide gurmarin and gymnemasaponins...
Kutkin
Compound Class Kutkin is an iridoid glycoside mixture, not a single molecule — no single CAS applies Composition Picroside I and kutkoside in an approximate 1:1.5 ratio; the standardised fraction...
Kutkin
Compound Class Kutkin is an iridoid glycoside mixture, not a single molecule — no single CAS applies Composition Picroside I and kutkoside in an approximate 1:1.5 ratio; the standardised fraction...
Silymarin
Compound Class Silymarin is a flavonolignan complex, not a single molecule — no meaningful single CAS applies Representative Members Silybin A and B (~50–70% of the complex), isosilybin, silychristin, silydianin,...
Silymarin
Compound Class Silymarin is a flavonolignan complex, not a single molecule — no meaningful single CAS applies Representative Members Silybin A and B (~50–70% of the complex), isosilybin, silychristin, silydianin,...
Protodioscin
CAS Number 55056-80-9 (verified against PubChem CID 441891) Molecular Formula / MW C51H84O22 / 1049.20 g/mol Chemical Class Furostanol-type steroidal saponin; a spirostanyl glycoside bearing a trisaccharide at C-3 and a...
Protodioscin
CAS Number 55056-80-9 (verified against PubChem CID 441891) Molecular Formula / MW C51H84O22 / 1049.20 g/mol Chemical Class Furostanol-type steroidal saponin; a spirostanyl glycoside bearing a trisaccharide at C-3 and a...
Hyperforin
CAS Number 11079-53-1 (verified against PubChem CID 441298) Molecular Formula / MW C35H52O4 / 536.78 g/mol Chemical Class Prenylated phloroglucinol — a bicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-trione bearing four prenyl side chains Botanical Source Hypericum...
Hyperforin
CAS Number 11079-53-1 (verified against PubChem CID 441298) Molecular Formula / MW C35H52O4 / 536.78 g/mol Chemical Class Prenylated phloroglucinol — a bicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-trione bearing four prenyl side chains Botanical Source Hypericum...
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
CAS Number 1077-28-7 (racemic DL-form; verified against PubChem CID 864) Molecular Formula / MW C8H14O2S2 / 206.33 g/mol Chemical Class Organosulfur compound — a cyclic disulfide (1,2-dithiolane) fatty acid; systematic name...
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
CAS Number 1077-28-7 (racemic DL-form; verified against PubChem CID 864) Molecular Formula / MW C8H14O2S2 / 206.33 g/mol Chemical Class Organosulfur compound — a cyclic disulfide (1,2-dithiolane) fatty acid; systematic name...
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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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