HerbIQ - Compounds
Theaflavin (Black Tea Polyphenol · Cholesterol-lowering · Cardiovascular)
Compound Theaflavin (TF1; Theaflavin-3-gallate precursor; Benztropolone-containing catechin dimer) Chemical class Polyphenol — Theaflavin (Benztropolone-type; oxidative condensation product of EGC and ECG/EGCG) CAS 4670-05-7 Primary source Camellia sinensis (fermented black tea...
Theaflavin (Black Tea Polyphenol · Cholesterol-lowering · Cardiovascular)
Compound Theaflavin (TF1; Theaflavin-3-gallate precursor; Benztropolone-containing catechin dimer) Chemical class Polyphenol — Theaflavin (Benztropolone-type; oxidative condensation product of EGC and ECG/EGCG) CAS 4670-05-7 Primary source Camellia sinensis (fermented black tea...
Procyanidin B2 (OPC Dimer · Vasodilatory · Skin Elasticity)
Compound Procyanidin B2 (Epicatechin-(4β→8)-Epicatechin; B-type Epicatechin Dimer) Chemical class Polyphenol — Proanthocyanidin (B-type dimer; two epicatechin units linked C4β-C8; simplest cocoa OPC) CAS 29106-49-8 Primary source Theobroma cacao (cocoa seeds...
Procyanidin B2 (OPC Dimer · Vasodilatory · Skin Elasticity)
Compound Procyanidin B2 (Epicatechin-(4β→8)-Epicatechin; B-type Epicatechin Dimer) Chemical class Polyphenol — Proanthocyanidin (B-type dimer; two epicatechin units linked C4β-C8; simplest cocoa OPC) CAS 29106-49-8 Primary source Theobroma cacao (cocoa seeds...
Procyanidins (OPCs · Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins · Cardiovascular · Skin)
Compound Procyanidins (Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins; OPCs; Condensed Tannins — catechin/epicatechin oligomers) Chemical class Polyphenol — Proanthocyanidin (Condensed Tannin; epicatechin and catechin oligomers linked C4-C8 or C4-C6) CAS N/A (mixture; principal dimer...
Procyanidins (OPCs · Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins · Cardiovascular · Skin)
Compound Procyanidins (Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins; OPCs; Condensed Tannins — catechin/epicatechin oligomers) Chemical class Polyphenol — Proanthocyanidin (Condensed Tannin; epicatechin and catechin oligomers linked C4-C8 or C4-C6) CAS N/A (mixture; principal dimer...
Gallocatechin ((+)-Gallocatechin · Flavan-3-ol · Antioxidant · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound (+)-Gallocatechin (GC; 3,3′,4′,5,5′,7-Hexahydroxyflavane; Gallocatechin) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavan-3-ol (pyrogallol B-ring catechin; C-3 epimer of epigallocatechin) CAS 3371-27-5 Primary source Camellia sinensis (green tea and white tea leaves), Theobroma...
Gallocatechin ((+)-Gallocatechin · Flavan-3-ol · Antioxidant · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound (+)-Gallocatechin (GC; 3,3′,4′,5,5′,7-Hexahydroxyflavane; Gallocatechin) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavan-3-ol (pyrogallol B-ring catechin; C-3 epimer of epigallocatechin) CAS 3371-27-5 Primary source Camellia sinensis (green tea and white tea leaves), Theobroma...
Epicatechin Gallate (ECG · Green Tea Catechin · Antimicrobial · Antioxidant)
Compound Epicatechin Gallate (ECG; (-)-Epicatechin-3-O-Gallate; (-)-ECG) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavan-3-ol Gallate (epicatechin with galloyl ester at C-3; second-most abundant green tea catechin gallate) CAS 1257-08-5 Primary source Camellia sinensis...
Epicatechin Gallate (ECG · Green Tea Catechin · Antimicrobial · Antioxidant)
Compound Epicatechin Gallate (ECG; (-)-Epicatechin-3-O-Gallate; (-)-ECG) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavan-3-ol Gallate (epicatechin with galloyl ester at C-3; second-most abundant green tea catechin gallate) CAS 1257-08-5 Primary source Camellia sinensis...
EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate · Metabolic · Antioxidant · Anticancer)
Compound Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG; EGC-3-gallate; (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavan-3-ol Gallate (catechin esterified with gallic acid at C-3; dominant green tea catechin) CAS 989-51-5 Primary source Camellia sinensis (green...
EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate · Metabolic · Antioxidant · Anticancer)
Compound Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG; EGC-3-gallate; (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavan-3-ol Gallate (catechin esterified with gallic acid at C-3; dominant green tea catechin) CAS 989-51-5 Primary source Camellia sinensis (green...
Epicatechin ((-)-Epicatechin · Flavan-3-ol · Endothelial · Cardioprotective)
Compound (-)-Epicatechin ((-)-3,3′,4′,5,7-Pentahydroxyflavane; Epicatechin) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavan-3-ol (C-3 epimer of catechin; primary cocoa flavan-3-ol) CAS 490-46-0 Primary source Theobroma cacao (cocoa seeds), Camellia sinensis (green tea), Malus domestica...
Epicatechin ((-)-Epicatechin · Flavan-3-ol · Endothelial · Cardioprotective)
Compound (-)-Epicatechin ((-)-3,3′,4′,5,7-Pentahydroxyflavane; Epicatechin) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavan-3-ol (C-3 epimer of catechin; primary cocoa flavan-3-ol) CAS 490-46-0 Primary source Theobroma cacao (cocoa seeds), Camellia sinensis (green tea), Malus domestica...
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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...
