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
EPA & DHA (Omega-3 Long-Chain PUFAs · Marine & Algal Fatty Acids)
CAS No. 10417-94-4 (EPA) · 6217-54-5 (DHA) Class Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Long-Chain Omega-3 · C20:5n-3 (EPA) · C22:6n-3 (DHA) Source Schizochytrium spp. and Nannochloropsis spp. (microalgae) —...
EPA & DHA (Omega-3 Long-Chain PUFAs · Marine & Algal Fatty Acids)
CAS No. 10417-94-4 (EPA) · 6217-54-5 (DHA) Class Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Long-Chain Omega-3 · C20:5n-3 (EPA) · C22:6n-3 (DHA) Source Schizochytrium spp. and Nannochloropsis spp. (microalgae) —...
Beta-Carotene (Provitamin A · Carotenoid Antioxidant · Immune Support)
CAS No. 7235-40-7 Class Carotenoid · Carotene · Provitamin A · Tetraterpene Source Daucus carota (Carrot) — root (2% grade); Dunaliella salina (microalgae) — whole cell (30% grade, natural mixed...
Beta-Carotene (Provitamin A · Carotenoid Antioxidant · Immune Support)
CAS No. 7235-40-7 Class Carotenoid · Carotene · Provitamin A · Tetraterpene Source Daucus carota (Carrot) — root (2% grade); Dunaliella salina (microalgae) — whole cell (30% grade, natural mixed...
Zeaxanthin (Macular Xanthophyll · Retinal Carotenoid · Eye Protection)
CAS No. 144-68-3 Class Carotenoid · Xanthophyll · Dihydroxy Carotenoid Source Tagetes erecta (Marigold) — flower petals; also sweet corn, egg yolk, wolfberry (Lycium barbarum), saffron Claim strength High Buy...
Zeaxanthin (Macular Xanthophyll · Retinal Carotenoid · Eye Protection)
CAS No. 144-68-3 Class Carotenoid · Xanthophyll · Dihydroxy Carotenoid Source Tagetes erecta (Marigold) — flower petals; also sweet corn, egg yolk, wolfberry (Lycium barbarum), saffron Claim strength High Buy...
Lutein (Xanthophyll · Macular Pigment · Eye Health Carotenoid)
CAS No. 127-40-2 Class Carotenoid · Xanthophyll · Dihydroxy Carotenoid Source Tagetes erecta (Marigold) — flower petals (primary commercial source); also kale, spinach, egg yolk Claim strength High Buy from...
Lutein (Xanthophyll · Macular Pigment · Eye Health Carotenoid)
CAS No. 127-40-2 Class Carotenoid · Xanthophyll · Dihydroxy Carotenoid Source Tagetes erecta (Marigold) — flower petals (primary commercial source); also kale, spinach, egg yolk Claim strength High Buy from...
Betaine (Trimethylglycine · TMG · Osmolyte & Methyl Donor)
CAS No. 107-43-7 Class Vitamin-like Factor · Quaternary Ammonium Compound · Osmolyte · Methyl Donor Source Beta vulgaris (Sugar beet) — root molasses (primary commercial source); also spinach, wheat germ,...
Betaine (Trimethylglycine · TMG · Osmolyte & Methyl Donor)
CAS No. 107-43-7 Class Vitamin-like Factor · Quaternary Ammonium Compound · Osmolyte · Methyl Donor Source Beta vulgaris (Sugar beet) — root molasses (primary commercial source); also spinach, wheat germ,...
Ursolic Acid (Pentacyclic Triterpenoid · Apple Peel Extract · Muscle & Anti-Inflammatory)
CAS No. 77-52-1 Class Lipid · Pentacyclic Triterpenoid · Ursane-type Triterpenoid Source Malus domestica (Apple) — fruit peel; Ocimum sanctum / Ocimum basilicum (Holy Basil / Basil) — leaves; also...
Ursolic Acid (Pentacyclic Triterpenoid · Apple Peel Extract · Muscle & Anti-Inflammatory)
CAS No. 77-52-1 Class Lipid · Pentacyclic Triterpenoid · Ursane-type Triterpenoid Source Malus domestica (Apple) — fruit peel; Ocimum sanctum / Ocimum basilicum (Holy Basil / Basil) — leaves; also...
Soy Isoflavones — Genistein & Daidzein (Phytoestrogens · Legume Polyphenols)
CAS No. 446-72-0 (Genistein) · 486-66-8 (Daidzein) Class Polyphenol · Isoflavone · Phytoestrogen · Flavonoid subclass Source Glycine max (Soybean) — seed (primary); also red clover (Trifolium pratense) as a...
Soy Isoflavones — Genistein & Daidzein (Phytoestrogens · Legume Polyphenols)
CAS No. 446-72-0 (Genistein) · 486-66-8 (Daidzein) Class Polyphenol · Isoflavone · Phytoestrogen · Flavonoid subclass Source Glycine max (Soybean) — seed (primary); also red clover (Trifolium pratense) as a...