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
Arjunolic Acid
Chemical Class Pentacyclic triterpenoid saponin (oleanane-type) Molecular Formula / CAS C₃₀H₄₈O₅ · CAS 465-00-9 Primary Botanical Source(s) Arjuna bark (Terminalia arjuna) Plant Part Bark; also reported in the heartwood Typical...
Arjunolic Acid
Chemical Class Pentacyclic triterpenoid saponin (oleanane-type) Molecular Formula / CAS C₃₀H₄₈O₅ · CAS 465-00-9 Primary Botanical Source(s) Arjuna bark (Terminalia arjuna) Plant Part Bark; also reported in the heartwood Typical...
4-Hydroxyisoleucine
Chemical Class Non-protein branched-chain amino acid Molecular Formula / CAS C₆H₁₃NO₃ · CAS 55399-93-4 Primary Botanical Source(s) Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Plant Part Seed Typical Content An unusual amino acid found,...
4-Hydroxyisoleucine
Chemical Class Non-protein branched-chain amino acid Molecular Formula / CAS C₆H₁₃NO₃ · CAS 55399-93-4 Primary Botanical Source(s) Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Plant Part Seed Typical Content An unusual amino acid found,...
Azadirachtin
Chemical Class Tetranortriterpenoid (limonoid) Molecular Formula / CAS C₃₅H₄₄O₁₆ · CAS 11141-17-6 Primary Botanical Source(s) Neem (Azadirachta indica) Plant Part Seed (highest concentration); also present in leaf and bark Typical...
Azadirachtin
Chemical Class Tetranortriterpenoid (limonoid) Molecular Formula / CAS C₃₅H₄₄O₁₆ · CAS 11141-17-6 Primary Botanical Source(s) Neem (Azadirachta indica) Plant Part Seed (highest concentration); also present in leaf and bark Typical...
Bakuchiol
Chemical Class Meroterpene phenol Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₈H₂₄O₂ · CAS 10309-37-2 Primary Botanical Source(s) Babchi / bakuchi seed (Psoralea corylifolia) Plant Part Seed Typical Content A major bioactive constituent...
Bakuchiol
Chemical Class Meroterpene phenol Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₈H₂₄O₂ · CAS 10309-37-2 Primary Botanical Source(s) Babchi / bakuchi seed (Psoralea corylifolia) Plant Part Seed Typical Content A major bioactive constituent...
Corosolic Acid
Chemical Class Pentacyclic triterpenoid (ursane-type) Molecular Formula / CAS C₃₀H₄₈O₄ · CAS 4547-24-4 Primary Botanical Source(s) Banaba leaf (Lagerstroemia speciosa) Plant Part Leaf Typical Content A minor but well-characterised triterpenoid...
Corosolic Acid
Chemical Class Pentacyclic triterpenoid (ursane-type) Molecular Formula / CAS C₃₀H₄₈O₄ · CAS 4547-24-4 Primary Botanical Source(s) Banaba leaf (Lagerstroemia speciosa) Plant Part Leaf Typical Content A minor but well-characterised triterpenoid...
Paeoniflorin
Chemical Class Monoterpene glycoside Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₃H₂₈O₁₁ · CAS 23180-57-6 Primary Botanical Source(s) White peony root (Paeonia lactiflora) Plant Part Root Typical Content The dominant and most abundant...
Paeoniflorin
Chemical Class Monoterpene glycoside Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₃H₂₈O₁₁ · CAS 23180-57-6 Primary Botanical Source(s) White peony root (Paeonia lactiflora) Plant Part Root Typical Content The dominant and most abundant...
Salicin
Chemical Class Phenolic glycoside (salicyl alcohol glucoside) Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₃H₁₈O₄ · CAS 138-52-3 Primary Botanical Source(s) White willow bark (Salix alba) Plant Part Bark Typical Content The principal...
Salicin
Chemical Class Phenolic glycoside (salicyl alcohol glucoside) Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₃H₁₈O₄ · CAS 138-52-3 Primary Botanical Source(s) White willow bark (Salix alba) Plant Part Bark Typical Content The principal...
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