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
L-DOPA
Chemical Class Non-proteinogenic amino acid (catecholamine precursor) Molecular Formula / CAS C₉H₁₁NO₄ · CAS 59-92-7 Primary Botanical Source(s) Velvet bean / kaunch beej (Mucuna pruriens) Plant Part Seed Typical Content...
L-DOPA
Chemical Class Non-proteinogenic amino acid (catecholamine precursor) Molecular Formula / CAS C₉H₁₁NO₄ · CAS 59-92-7 Primary Botanical Source(s) Velvet bean / kaunch beej (Mucuna pruriens) Plant Part Seed Typical Content...
Diosgenin
Chemical Class Steroidal sapogenin (spirostanol-type) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₄H₄₂O₃ · CAS 512-04-9 Primary Botanical Source(s) Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa); also fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Plant Part Root / tuber (wild...
Diosgenin
Chemical Class Steroidal sapogenin (spirostanol-type) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₄H₄₂O₃ · CAS 512-04-9 Primary Botanical Source(s) Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa); also fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Plant Part Root / tuber (wild...
Phycocyanin
Chemical Class Phycobiliprotein (light-harvesting pigment-protein complex) Molecular Formula / CAS Protein complex, ~110 kDa (hexameric); chromophore = phycocyanobilin · CAS 11016-15-2 Primary Botanical Source(s) Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) — a cyanobacterium,...
Phycocyanin
Chemical Class Phycobiliprotein (light-harvesting pigment-protein complex) Molecular Formula / CAS Protein complex, ~110 kDa (hexameric); chromophore = phycocyanobilin · CAS 11016-15-2 Primary Botanical Source(s) Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) — a cyanobacterium,...
Vitamin C
Chemical Class Water-soluble vitamin (essential micronutrient) Molecular Formula / CAS C₆H₈O₆ · CAS 50-81-7 Primary Botanical Source(s) Amla / Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica), camu camu (Myrciaria dubia), acerola (Malpighia glabra),...
Vitamin C
Chemical Class Water-soluble vitamin (essential micronutrient) Molecular Formula / CAS C₆H₈O₆ · CAS 50-81-7 Primary Botanical Source(s) Amla / Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica), camu camu (Myrciaria dubia), acerola (Malpighia glabra),...
Beta-Pinene
Chemical Class Bicyclic monoterpene (structural isomer of alpha-pinene) Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₀H₁₆ · CAS 127-91-3 Primary Botanical Source(s) Boswellia serrata oleoresin (frankincense), Eucalyptus species, pine, rosemary, nutmeg/mace Plant Part...
Beta-Pinene
Chemical Class Bicyclic monoterpene (structural isomer of alpha-pinene) Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₀H₁₆ · CAS 127-91-3 Primary Botanical Source(s) Boswellia serrata oleoresin (frankincense), Eucalyptus species, pine, rosemary, nutmeg/mace Plant Part...
Alpha-Pinene
Chemical Class Bicyclic monoterpene Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₀H₁₆ · CAS 80-56-8 Primary Botanical Source(s) Frankincense / Boswellia serrata oleoresin, pine, rosemary, juniper, cardamom, nutmeg/mace Plant Part Oleoresin (frankincense); needle/leaf...
Alpha-Pinene
Chemical Class Bicyclic monoterpene Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₀H₁₆ · CAS 80-56-8 Primary Botanical Source(s) Frankincense / Boswellia serrata oleoresin, pine, rosemary, juniper, cardamom, nutmeg/mace Plant Part Oleoresin (frankincense); needle/leaf...
Isovaleric Acid
Chemical Class Short-chain branched fatty acid (leucine catabolism intermediate) Molecular Formula / CAS C₅H₁₀O₂ · CAS 503-74-2 Primary Botanical Source(s) Valeriana officinalis and related Valeriana species (as a volatile decomposition...
Isovaleric Acid
Chemical Class Short-chain branched fatty acid (leucine catabolism intermediate) Molecular Formula / CAS C₅H₁₀O₂ · CAS 503-74-2 Primary Botanical Source(s) Valeriana officinalis and related Valeriana species (as a volatile decomposition...
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