HerbIQ Reference Library / Compound Monographs
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
Shatavarins (Steroidal Saponins · Asparagus racemosus · Female Reproductive Adaptogen)
CAS No. 84669-86-3 (Shatavarin I, primary marker) · 84669-84-1 (Shatavarin IV) Class Saponin · Steroidal Saponin · Spirostane-type Glycoside Source Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari / Wild Asparagus) — root (tuberous) Claim...
Shatavarins (Steroidal Saponins · Asparagus racemosus · Female Reproductive Adaptogen)
CAS No. 84669-86-3 (Shatavarin I, primary marker) · 84669-84-1 (Shatavarin IV) Class Saponin · Steroidal Saponin · Spirostane-type Glycoside Source Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari / Wild Asparagus) — root (tuberous) Claim...
Macamides (N-Benzyl Fatty Acid Amides · Maca Bioactives · Endocannabinoid-Related Lipids)
CAS No. Compound class — no single registry CAS. Representative members: N-Benzyl-9Z-octadecenamide (N-benzyl oleamide, CAS 16239-37-5); N-Benzyl-9Z,12Z-octadecadienamide (N-benzyl linoleamide, CAS 71673-21-7) Class Fatty Acid Amide · N-Benzyl Alkylamide · Endocannabinoid-related...
Macamides (N-Benzyl Fatty Acid Amides · Maca Bioactives · Endocannabinoid-Related Lipids)
CAS No. Compound class — no single registry CAS. Representative members: N-Benzyl-9Z-octadecenamide (N-benzyl oleamide, CAS 16239-37-5); N-Benzyl-9Z,12Z-octadecadienamide (N-benzyl linoleamide, CAS 71673-21-7) Class Fatty Acid Amide · N-Benzyl Alkylamide · Endocannabinoid-related...
Phosphatidylserine (PS · Soy PS · Cognitive Health Phospholipid)
CAS No. 51446-62-9 Class Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphoserine Source Glycine max (Soybean) — seed (primary commercial source, soy PS); Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) — seed (soy-free alternative) Claim strength Moderate...
Phosphatidylserine (PS · Soy PS · Cognitive Health Phospholipid)
CAS No. 51446-62-9 Class Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphoserine Source Glycine max (Soybean) — seed (primary commercial source, soy PS); Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) — seed (soy-free alternative) Claim strength Moderate...
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD · EC 1.15.1.1 · Primary Cellular Antioxidant Enzyme)
CAS No. 9054-89-1 Class Enzyme · Oxidoreductase · Metalloenzyme (Cu/Zn-SOD, Mn-SOD, Fe-SOD) Source Triticum aestivum (Wheatgrass) — young leaves (primary commercial plant source); also Cucumis melo (melon) — fruit (gliadin-complexed...
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD · EC 1.15.1.1 · Primary Cellular Antioxidant Enzyme)
CAS No. 9054-89-1 Class Enzyme · Oxidoreductase · Metalloenzyme (Cu/Zn-SOD, Mn-SOD, Fe-SOD) Source Triticum aestivum (Wheatgrass) — young leaves (primary commercial plant source); also Cucumis melo (melon) — fruit (gliadin-complexed...
Choline ((2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium · Essential Nutrient · Brain & Liver Support)
CAS No. 62-49-7 Class Vitamin-like Factor · Quaternary Ammonium Compound · Essential Nutrient Source Triticum aestivum (Wheat germ); Glycine max (Soybean) — seed (as phosphatidylcholine); also egg yolk, beef liver,...
Choline ((2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium · Essential Nutrient · Brain & Liver Support)
CAS No. 62-49-7 Class Vitamin-like Factor · Quaternary Ammonium Compound · Essential Nutrient Source Triticum aestivum (Wheat germ); Glycine max (Soybean) — seed (as phosphatidylcholine); also egg yolk, beef liver,...
Erythritol (Meso-erythritol · E968 · Zero-Calorie Dental-Safe Sweetener)
CAS No. 149-32-6 Class Carbohydrate · Sugar Alcohol · Tetritol · Polyol · E968 Source Naturally present in strawberries, grapes, pears (trace amounts); commercial production by fermentation of glucose using...
Erythritol (Meso-erythritol · E968 · Zero-Calorie Dental-Safe Sweetener)
CAS No. 149-32-6 Class Carbohydrate · Sugar Alcohol · Tetritol · Polyol · E968 Source Naturally present in strawberries, grapes, pears (trace amounts); commercial production by fermentation of glucose using...
Glucosamine (2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose · GlcN · Joint Cartilage Supplement)
CAS No. 3416-24-8 Class Carbohydrate · Amino Sugar · Monosaccharide · Hexosamine Source Commercial: hydrolysis of chitin from crustacean shells (shrimp, crab, lobster); plant-source glucosamine from Aspergillus niger fungal fermentation...
Glucosamine (2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose · GlcN · Joint Cartilage Supplement)
CAS No. 3416-24-8 Class Carbohydrate · Amino Sugar · Monosaccharide · Hexosamine Source Commercial: hydrolysis of chitin from crustacean shells (shrimp, crab, lobster); plant-source glucosamine from Aspergillus niger fungal fermentation...
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