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.
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Alpha-Humulene (Hops Monocyclic Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Anti-tumour · Cannabis Terpene)
Compound Alpha-Humulene (α-Humulene; α-Caryophyllene) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene (Monocyclic 11-membered ring sesquiterpene; humulene) CAS 6753-98-6 Primary source Humulus lupulus (hops, cone essential oil), Cannabis sativa, Salvia officinalis, clove Key...
Alpha-Humulene (Hops Monocyclic Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Anti-tumour · Cannabis Terpene)
Compound Alpha-Humulene (α-Humulene; α-Caryophyllene) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene (Monocyclic 11-membered ring sesquiterpene; humulene) CAS 6753-98-6 Primary source Humulus lupulus (hops, cone essential oil), Cannabis sativa, Salvia officinalis, clove Key...
Campesterol (C28 Phytosterol · Cholesterol-lowering · Brassinosteroid Precursor)
Compound Campesterol (24-Methylcholesterol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Phytosterol (C28 plant sterol; 4-desmethyl sterol) CAS 474-62-4 Primary source Rapeseed/canola oil (Brassica napus), corn oil, wheat germ, sunflower oil; widely distributed in...
Campesterol (C28 Phytosterol · Cholesterol-lowering · Brassinosteroid Precursor)
Compound Campesterol (24-Methylcholesterol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Phytosterol (C28 plant sterol; 4-desmethyl sterol) CAS 474-62-4 Primary source Rapeseed/canola oil (Brassica napus), corn oil, wheat germ, sunflower oil; widely distributed in...
Stigmasterol (C29 Phytosterol · Cholesterol-lowering · Anti-osteoarthritic · Steroid Precursor)
Compound Stigmasterol Chemical class Terpenoid — Phytosterol (C29 plant sterol; 4-desmethyl sterol) CAS 83-48-7 Primary source Soybean oil, rapeseed oil, Glycine max; also in legumes, nuts, and widely distributed in...
Stigmasterol (C29 Phytosterol · Cholesterol-lowering · Anti-osteoarthritic · Steroid Precursor)
Compound Stigmasterol Chemical class Terpenoid — Phytosterol (C29 plant sterol; 4-desmethyl sterol) CAS 83-48-7 Primary source Soybean oil, rapeseed oil, Glycine max; also in legumes, nuts, and widely distributed in...
Capsanthin (Red Pepper Xanthophyll · E160c Paprika Colorant · HDL-raising · Antioxidant)
Compound Capsanthin (3,3’-Dihydroxy-β,κ-caroten-6’-one) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Xanthophyll (C40 carotenoid; cyclopentanone-ring xanthophyll) CAS 465-42-9 Primary source Capsicum annuum (red bell pepper and red chilli pepper, fruit pericarp) Key...
Capsanthin (Red Pepper Xanthophyll · E160c Paprika Colorant · HDL-raising · Antioxidant)
Compound Capsanthin (3,3’-Dihydroxy-β,κ-caroten-6’-one) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Xanthophyll (C40 carotenoid; cyclopentanone-ring xanthophyll) CAS 465-42-9 Primary source Capsicum annuum (red bell pepper and red chilli pepper, fruit pericarp) Key...
Bixin (Annatto Apocarotenoid · E160b Food Colorant · Antioxidant · Photoprotective)
Compound Bixin (cis-Bixin; methyl hydrogen 9-cis-6,6’-diapocarotene-6,6’-dioate) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Apocarotenoid (C25 irregular apocarotenoid; methyl ester) CAS 6983-79-5 Primary source Bixa orellana (annatto / achiote seed pericarp, 1–5%...
Bixin (Annatto Apocarotenoid · E160b Food Colorant · Antioxidant · Photoprotective)
Compound Bixin (cis-Bixin; methyl hydrogen 9-cis-6,6’-diapocarotene-6,6’-dioate) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Apocarotenoid (C25 irregular apocarotenoid; methyl ester) CAS 6983-79-5 Primary source Bixa orellana (annatto / achiote seed pericarp, 1–5%...
Momordicin I – II (Bitter Melon Cucurbitane Triterpene · Anti-inflammatory · STAT3 Inhibitor)
Compound Momordicin I & II (Momordicoside) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene (Cucurbitane-type; highly oxidised tetracyclic triterpene glycosides) CAS Momordicin I: 107779-83-9 / Momordicin II: 107779-85-1 Primary source Momordica charantia (bitter...
Momordicin I – II (Bitter Melon Cucurbitane Triterpene · Anti-inflammatory · STAT3 Inhibitor)
Compound Momordicin I & II (Momordicoside) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene (Cucurbitane-type; highly oxidised tetracyclic triterpene glycosides) CAS Momordicin I: 107779-83-9 / Momordicin II: 107779-85-1 Primary source Momordica charantia (bitter...
Charantin (Bitter Melon Steroidal Saponin · Antidiabetic · Insulin-mimetic · Karela)
Compound Charantin Chemical class Terpenoid — Steroidal Saponin (Cucurbitane-type mixed steroid saponin; beta-sitosterol glucoside + stigmasterol glucoside mixture) CAS N/A — charantin is a mixture; primary components: sitosterol-glucoside + stigmasterol-glucoside...
Charantin (Bitter Melon Steroidal Saponin · Antidiabetic · Insulin-mimetic · Karela)
Compound Charantin Chemical class Terpenoid — Steroidal Saponin (Cucurbitane-type mixed steroid saponin; beta-sitosterol glucoside + stigmasterol glucoside mixture) CAS N/A — charantin is a mixture; primary components: sitosterol-glucoside + stigmasterol-glucoside...
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