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
D-Glucuronic Acid (GlcA · Detoxification Sugar · Connective Tissue Precursor)
CAS No. 6556-12-3 Class Carbohydrate · Sugar · Uronic Acid · C6 Alduronic Acid Source Acacia senegal (Gum Arabic) — sap (commercial source); present in all plant and animal connective...
D-Glucuronic Acid (GlcA · Detoxification Sugar · Connective Tissue Precursor)
CAS No. 6556-12-3 Class Carbohydrate · Sugar · Uronic Acid · C6 Alduronic Acid Source Acacia senegal (Gum Arabic) — sap (commercial source); present in all plant and animal connective...
Alginic Acid (Alginate · Marine Polysaccharide · Acid Reflux Barrier Fiber)
CAS No. 9005-32-7 Class Polysaccharide · Anionic Linear Polysaccharide · Uronic Acid Polymer · Marine Fiber Source Macrocystis pyrifera (Giant kelp) — cell wall; also Ascophyllum nodosum, Laminaria hyperborea —...
Alginic Acid (Alginate · Marine Polysaccharide · Acid Reflux Barrier Fiber)
CAS No. 9005-32-7 Class Polysaccharide · Anionic Linear Polysaccharide · Uronic Acid Polymer · Marine Fiber Source Macrocystis pyrifera (Giant kelp) — cell wall; also Ascophyllum nodosum, Laminaria hyperborea —...
Ceramide (Sphingolipid · Skin Barrier Lipid · Stratum Corneum Component)
CAS No. — (class: multiple CAS numbers for ceramide sub-types) Class Lipid · Sphingolipid · N-Acylsphingosine (class) Source Glycine max (Soybean); Triticum aestivum (Wheat) — grains (glucosylceramide); also rice and...
Ceramide (Sphingolipid · Skin Barrier Lipid · Stratum Corneum Component)
CAS No. — (class: multiple CAS numbers for ceramide sub-types) Class Lipid · Sphingolipid · N-Acylsphingosine (class) Source Glycine max (Soybean); Triticum aestivum (Wheat) — grains (glucosylceramide); also rice and...
Squalene (Triterpene Lipid · Olive Oil Emollient · Skin & Immune Modulator)
CAS No. 111-02-4 Class Lipid · Triterpene · Polyunsaturated Hydrocarbon · C30 Isoprenoid Source Olea europaea (Olive) — fruit residue; Amaranthus cruentus (Amaranth) — seed oil (5–8%, highest plant source);...
Squalene (Triterpene Lipid · Olive Oil Emollient · Skin & Immune Modulator)
CAS No. 111-02-4 Class Lipid · Triterpene · Polyunsaturated Hydrocarbon · C30 Isoprenoid Source Olea europaea (Olive) — fruit residue; Amaranthus cruentus (Amaranth) — seed oil (5–8%, highest plant source);...
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA · Omega-3 Plant Fatty Acid · Flaxseed Oil)
CAS No. 463-40-5 Class Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-3 · C18:3 n-3 Source Linum usitatissimum (Flaxseed) — seed (55–60% ALA); Salvia hispanica (Chia) — seed (60–65% ALA);...
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA · Omega-3 Plant Fatty Acid · Flaxseed Oil)
CAS No. 463-40-5 Class Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-3 · C18:3 n-3 Source Linum usitatissimum (Flaxseed) — seed (55–60% ALA); Salvia hispanica (Chia) — seed (60–65% ALA);...
Linoleic Acid (Omega-6 · LA · Essential Fatty Acid · Skin Barrier Lipid)
CAS No. 60-33-3 Class Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-6 · C18:2 n-6 Source Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) — seed (primary, 60–70% LA); also safflower, evening primrose, hemp, grape...
Linoleic Acid (Omega-6 · LA · Essential Fatty Acid · Skin Barrier Lipid)
CAS No. 60-33-3 Class Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-6 · C18:2 n-6 Source Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) — seed (primary, 60–70% LA); also safflower, evening primrose, hemp, grape...
Oleic Acid (Omega-9 · C18:1 · Mediterranean Monounsaturated Fatty Acid)
CAS No. 112-80-1 Class Lipid · Monounsaturated Fatty Acid · Omega-9 · C18:1 n-9 Source Olea europaea (Olive) — fruit (55–83% of olive oil fatty acid profile); also high-oleic sunflower,...
Oleic Acid (Omega-9 · C18:1 · Mediterranean Monounsaturated Fatty Acid)
CAS No. 112-80-1 Class Lipid · Monounsaturated Fatty Acid · Omega-9 · C18:1 n-9 Source Olea europaea (Olive) — fruit (55–83% of olive oil fatty acid profile); also high-oleic sunflower,...
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