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
Angelic Acid
Chemical Class Unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid (2-methyl-2-butenoic acid, cis isomer) Molecular Formula / CAS C₅H₈O₂ · CAS 565-63-9 Primary Botanical Source(s) Angelica archangelica root, Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis), Petasites hybridus...
Angelic Acid
Chemical Class Unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid (2-methyl-2-butenoic acid, cis isomer) Molecular Formula / CAS C₅H₈O₂ · CAS 565-63-9 Primary Botanical Source(s) Angelica archangelica root, Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis), Petasites hybridus...
Oleuropein Aglycone
Chemical Class Secoiridoid (deglycosylated oleuropein derivative) Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₉H₂₂O₈ · CAS 31773-95-2 Primary Botanical Source(s) Olea europaea (olive) — formed from oleuropein in ripening fruit and pressed oil...
Oleuropein Aglycone
Chemical Class Secoiridoid (deglycosylated oleuropein derivative) Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₉H₂₂O₈ · CAS 31773-95-2 Primary Botanical Source(s) Olea europaea (olive) — formed from oleuropein in ripening fruit and pressed oil...
Verbascoside
Chemical Class Phenylethanoid glycoside (caffeoyl-phenylethanoid ester) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₉H₃₆O₁₅ · CAS 61276-17-3 Primary Botanical Source(s) Olea europaea (olive leaf), Verbascum thapsus (mullein), Plantago lanceolata, Verbena officinalis Plant Part...
Verbascoside
Chemical Class Phenylethanoid glycoside (caffeoyl-phenylethanoid ester) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₉H₃₆O₁₅ · CAS 61276-17-3 Primary Botanical Source(s) Olea europaea (olive leaf), Verbascum thapsus (mullein), Plantago lanceolata, Verbena officinalis Plant Part...
Oleocanthal
Chemical Class Secoiridoid-derived phenolic aldehyde (tyrosol ester) Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₇H₂₀O₅ · CAS 289030-99-5 Primary Botanical Source(s) Fresh extra-virgin olive oil (Olea europaea) Plant Part Fruit (olive) — present...
Oleocanthal
Chemical Class Secoiridoid-derived phenolic aldehyde (tyrosol ester) Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₇H₂₀O₅ · CAS 289030-99-5 Primary Botanical Source(s) Fresh extra-virgin olive oil (Olea europaea) Plant Part Fruit (olive) — present...
Macelignan
Chemical Class Diarylheptanoid-type neolignan Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₈H₂₂O₃ · CAS 107534-93-0 Primary Botanical Source(s) Nutmeg / mace (Myristica fragrans) Plant Part Mace — the lace-like aril surrounding the nutmeg...
Macelignan
Chemical Class Diarylheptanoid-type neolignan Molecular Formula / CAS C₁₈H₂₂O₃ · CAS 107534-93-0 Primary Botanical Source(s) Nutmeg / mace (Myristica fragrans) Plant Part Mace — the lace-like aril surrounding the nutmeg...
Pinoresinol
Chemical Class Furofuran lignan (phytoestrogen precursor) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₀H₂₂O₆ · CAS 487-36-5 Primary Botanical Source(s) Sesame seed (Sesamum indicum), olive oil (Olea europaea), flaxseed, Forsythia suspensa, Eucommia ulmoides...
Pinoresinol
Chemical Class Furofuran lignan (phytoestrogen precursor) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₀H₂₂O₆ · CAS 487-36-5 Primary Botanical Source(s) Sesame seed (Sesamum indicum), olive oil (Olea europaea), flaxseed, Forsythia suspensa, Eucommia ulmoides...
Matairesinol
Chemical Class Dibenzylbutyrolactone lignan (plant lignan / phytoestrogen precursor) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₀H₂₂O₆ · CAS 580-72-3 Primary Botanical Source(s) Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum), sesame seed (Sesamum indicum), whole grains, various...
Matairesinol
Chemical Class Dibenzylbutyrolactone lignan (plant lignan / phytoestrogen precursor) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₀H₂₂O₆ · CAS 580-72-3 Primary Botanical Source(s) Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum), sesame seed (Sesamum indicum), whole grains, various...
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