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
Isoxanthohumol (Hop Prenylflavanone · 8-Prenylnaringenin Precursor)
Compound Isoxanthohumol (IX) Chemical class Flavonoid — Prenylflavanone (isomer of the chalcone xanthohumol) CAS 70872-29-6 Primary source Humulus lupulus (hops), cones; predominant prenylflavonoid in beer Key applications Proestrogen (precursor of...
Isoxanthohumol (Hop Prenylflavanone · 8-Prenylnaringenin Precursor)
Compound Isoxanthohumol (IX) Chemical class Flavonoid — Prenylflavanone (isomer of the chalcone xanthohumol) CAS 70872-29-6 Primary source Humulus lupulus (hops), cones; predominant prenylflavonoid in beer Key applications Proestrogen (precursor of...
Didymin (Citrus Flavanone Glycoside · Antioxidant / Neuroprotective)
Compound Didymin (Isosakuranetin-7-O-rutinoside; Neoponcirin) Chemical class Flavonoid — Flavanone glycoside (rutinoside of isosakuranetin) CAS 14259-47-3 Primary source Citrus spp. — oranges, grapefruit, lemons, mandarins (peel and fruit) Key applications Antioxidant;...
Didymin (Citrus Flavanone Glycoside · Antioxidant / Neuroprotective)
Compound Didymin (Isosakuranetin-7-O-rutinoside; Neoponcirin) Chemical class Flavonoid — Flavanone glycoside (rutinoside of isosakuranetin) CAS 14259-47-3 Primary source Citrus spp. — oranges, grapefruit, lemons, mandarins (peel and fruit) Key applications Antioxidant;...
Lupanine (Lupin Quinolizidine Alkaloid · Food-Safety Reference · Informational)
Compound Lupanine Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinolizidine (sparteine-type tetracyclic) CAS 550-90-3 Primary source Lupinus albus, L. angustifolius, L. mutabilis (lupin) seeds Key applications Anti-nutrient and food-safety reference; debittering target; toxicological...
Lupanine (Lupin Quinolizidine Alkaloid · Food-Safety Reference · Informational)
Compound Lupanine Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinolizidine (sparteine-type tetracyclic) CAS 550-90-3 Primary source Lupinus albus, L. angustifolius, L. mutabilis (lupin) seeds Key applications Anti-nutrient and food-safety reference; debittering target; toxicological...
Sophoramine (Sophora Quinolizidine Alkaloid · Formulator Reference)
Compound Sophoramine Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinolizidine (matrine-type tetracyclic) CAS 6882-68-4 Primary source Sophora alopecuroides seeds and aerial parts; also Sophora spp. Key applications Quinolizidine alkaloid constituent; anti-inflammatory and antiviral...
Sophoramine (Sophora Quinolizidine Alkaloid · Formulator Reference)
Compound Sophoramine Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinolizidine (matrine-type tetracyclic) CAS 6882-68-4 Primary source Sophora alopecuroides seeds and aerial parts; also Sophora spp. Key applications Quinolizidine alkaloid constituent; anti-inflammatory and antiviral...
Calystegine A3 (Nortropane Alkaloid · Food Constituent · Informational)
Compound Calystegine A3 Chemical class Alkaloid — Tropane (polyhydroxylated nortropane; sugar-mimic) CAS 139392-33-9 Primary source Solanum tuberosum (potato), Solanum melongena (eggplant), tomato, sweet potato Key applications Food-occurring constituent; glycosidase interaction;...
Calystegine A3 (Nortropane Alkaloid · Food Constituent · Informational)
Compound Calystegine A3 Chemical class Alkaloid — Tropane (polyhydroxylated nortropane; sugar-mimic) CAS 139392-33-9 Primary source Solanum tuberosum (potato), Solanum melongena (eggplant), tomato, sweet potato Key applications Food-occurring constituent; glycosidase interaction;...
Tetrahydroalstonine (Heteroyohimbine Indole Alkaloid · Alpha-Adrenergic)
Compound Tetrahydroalstonine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (heteroyohimbine; reduced alstonine; ajmalicine stereoisomer) CAS 6474-90-4 Primary source Alstonia spp.; also Catharanthus roseus, Rauwolfia spp., Uncaria spp. Key applications Alpha-2 adrenergic activity;...
Tetrahydroalstonine (Heteroyohimbine Indole Alkaloid · Alpha-Adrenergic)
Compound Tetrahydroalstonine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (heteroyohimbine; reduced alstonine; ajmalicine stereoisomer) CAS 6474-90-4 Primary source Alstonia spp.; also Catharanthus roseus, Rauwolfia spp., Uncaria spp. Key applications Alpha-2 adrenergic activity;...
Alstonine (Anhydronium Indole Alkaloid · Antipsychotic Research)
Compound Alstonine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (anhydronium heteroyohimbine; oxidised tetrahydroalstonine) CAS 642-18-2 Primary source Alstonia boonei; also Catharanthus roseus, Picralima nitida, Rauwolfia spp. Key applications Antipsychotic-like preclinical profile; anticancer...
Alstonine (Anhydronium Indole Alkaloid · Antipsychotic Research)
Compound Alstonine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (anhydronium heteroyohimbine; oxidised tetrahydroalstonine) CAS 642-18-2 Primary source Alstonia boonei; also Catharanthus roseus, Picralima nitida, Rauwolfia spp. Key applications Antipsychotic-like preclinical profile; anticancer...
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