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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

Amygdalin — Laetrile (Cyanogenic Glycoside · HCN Toxicity · Informational Reference)

Compound Amygdalin (D-Mandelonitrile gentiobioside) Chemical class Cyanogenic Glycoside (Aromatic nitrile glycoside) CAS 29883-15-6 Primary source Prunus amygdalus var. amara (bitter almond seeds), Prunus persica (peach kernels), Prunus armeniaca (apricot kernels)...

Amygdalin — Laetrile (Cyanogenic Glycoside · HCN Toxicity · Informational Reference)

Compound Amygdalin (D-Mandelonitrile gentiobioside) Chemical class Cyanogenic Glycoside (Aromatic nitrile glycoside) CAS 29883-15-6 Primary source Prunus amygdalus var. amara (bitter almond seeds), Prunus persica (peach kernels), Prunus armeniaca (apricot kernels)...

[6]-Shogaol (Phenolic Ketone · Potent Anti-inflammatory · Neuroprotective · TRPV1)

Compound [6]-Shogaol (6-Shogaol) Chemical class Phenylpropanoid-related — Phenolic Ketone (Dehydrated gingerol; Vanillyl alkenone) CAS 555-66-8 Primary source Zingiber officinale (dried ginger rhizome) — dehydration product of [6]-gingerol Key applications Anti-inflammatory...

[6]-Shogaol (Phenolic Ketone · Potent Anti-inflammatory · Neuroprotective · TRPV1)

Compound [6]-Shogaol (6-Shogaol) Chemical class Phenylpropanoid-related — Phenolic Ketone (Dehydrated gingerol; Vanillyl alkenone) CAS 555-66-8 Primary source Zingiber officinale (dried ginger rhizome) — dehydration product of [6]-gingerol Key applications Anti-inflammatory...

[6]-Gingerol (Phenolic Ketol · Antiemetic · Anti-inflammatory · Pregnancy Nausea)

Compound [6]-Gingerol (6-Gingerol) Chemical class Phenylpropanoid-related — Phenolic Ketol (Vanillyl alkanone) CAS 23513-14-6 Primary source Zingiber officinale (fresh ginger rhizome) Key applications Antiemetic, anti-inflammatory, GI comfort, antioxidant, analgesic Claim strength...

[6]-Gingerol (Phenolic Ketol · Antiemetic · Anti-inflammatory · Pregnancy Nausea)

Compound [6]-Gingerol (6-Gingerol) Chemical class Phenylpropanoid-related — Phenolic Ketol (Vanillyl alkanone) CAS 23513-14-6 Primary source Zingiber officinale (fresh ginger rhizome) Key applications Antiemetic, anti-inflammatory, GI comfort, antioxidant, analgesic Claim strength...

Methiin — SMCSO (Brassica Cysteine Sulfoxide · Cholesterol Lowering · Hepatoprotective)

Compound Methiin (S-Methyl-L-cysteine sulfoxide; SMCSO) Chemical class Organosulfur — Cysteine Sulfoxide (S-Methyl-L-cysteine sulfoxide) CAS 3108-60-9 Primary source Brassica oleracea (cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts), Allium spp. Key applications Antioxidant, hepatoprotective, lipid...

Methiin — SMCSO (Brassica Cysteine Sulfoxide · Cholesterol Lowering · Hepatoprotective)

Compound Methiin (S-Methyl-L-cysteine sulfoxide; SMCSO) Chemical class Organosulfur — Cysteine Sulfoxide (S-Methyl-L-cysteine sulfoxide) CAS 3108-60-9 Primary source Brassica oleracea (cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts), Allium spp. Key applications Antioxidant, hepatoprotective, lipid...

Isoalliin (Onion Cysteine Sulfoxide · Lachrymatory Factor Precursor · Antimicrobial)

Compound Isoalliin (trans-(+)-S-(1-Propenyl)-L-cysteine sulfoxide) Chemical class Organosulfur — Cysteine Sulfoxide (1-Propenyl cysteine sulfoxide) CAS 17795-80-1 Primary source Allium cepa (onion bulb) — primary cysteine sulfoxide of onion Key applications Lachrymatory...

Isoalliin (Onion Cysteine Sulfoxide · Lachrymatory Factor Precursor · Antimicrobial)

Compound Isoalliin (trans-(+)-S-(1-Propenyl)-L-cysteine sulfoxide) Chemical class Organosulfur — Cysteine Sulfoxide (1-Propenyl cysteine sulfoxide) CAS 17795-80-1 Primary source Allium cepa (onion bulb) — primary cysteine sulfoxide of onion Key applications Lachrymatory...

Ajoene (Organosulfur Vinyldithiin · Antiplatelet · Antifungal · Anti-Leishmanial)

Compound Ajoene (E-ajoene / Z-ajoene) Chemical class Organosulfur — Vinyldithiin / Thiosulfinate derivative CAS 92285-61-5 (E); 88919-24-8 (Z) Primary source Allium sativum (garlic) — formed from allicin rearrangement in oil...

Ajoene (Organosulfur Vinyldithiin · Antiplatelet · Antifungal · Anti-Leishmanial)

Compound Ajoene (E-ajoene / Z-ajoene) Chemical class Organosulfur — Vinyldithiin / Thiosulfinate derivative CAS 92285-61-5 (E); 88919-24-8 (Z) Primary source Allium sativum (garlic) — formed from allicin rearrangement in oil...

Diallyl Trisulfide — DATS (Garlic Polysulfide · H2S Generation · Cardioprotective)

Compound Diallyl Trisulfide (DATS) Chemical class Organosulfur — Polysulfide (Diallyl trisulfide) CAS 2050-87-5 Primary source Allium sativum (garlic oil) — second-most abundant volatile in garlic essential oil Key applications H2S...

Diallyl Trisulfide — DATS (Garlic Polysulfide · H2S Generation · Cardioprotective)

Compound Diallyl Trisulfide (DATS) Chemical class Organosulfur — Polysulfide (Diallyl trisulfide) CAS 2050-87-5 Primary source Allium sativum (garlic oil) — second-most abundant volatile in garlic essential oil Key applications H2S...