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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

Indole-3-Carbinol — I3C (Glucosinolate Product · Oestrogen Metabolism · Chemopreventive)

Compound Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C) Chemical class Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product — Indole Alcohol CAS 700-06-1 Primary source Hydrolysis of glucobrassicin in Brassica oleracea (broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts) Key applications Oestrogen metabolism modulation,...

Indole-3-Carbinol — I3C (Glucosinolate Product · Oestrogen Metabolism · Chemopreventive)

Compound Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C) Chemical class Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product — Indole Alcohol CAS 700-06-1 Primary source Hydrolysis of glucobrassicin in Brassica oleracea (broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts) Key applications Oestrogen metabolism modulation,...

Sulforaphane — SFN (Isothiocyanate · Nrf2 Activation · Chemopreventive · Air Pollution)

Compound Sulforaphane (SFN) Chemical class Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product — Isothiocyanate (4-Methylsulfinylbutyl isothiocyanate) CAS 4478-93-7 Primary source Enzymatic hydrolysis of glucoraphanin in Brassica oleracea (broccoli) by myrosinase Key applications Nrf2 activation,...

Sulforaphane — SFN (Isothiocyanate · Nrf2 Activation · Chemopreventive · Air Pollution)

Compound Sulforaphane (SFN) Chemical class Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product — Isothiocyanate (4-Methylsulfinylbutyl isothiocyanate) CAS 4478-93-7 Primary source Enzymatic hydrolysis of glucoraphanin in Brassica oleracea (broccoli) by myrosinase Key applications Nrf2 activation,...

Glucomoringin (Rhamnosylated Aromatic Glucosinolate · Moringa · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Glucomoringin (GMG) Chemical class Glucosinolate — Aromatic (4-α-L-Rhamnosyloxybenzyl glucosinolate) CAS (no universal CAS; synonymous with moringa glucosinolate) Primary source Moringa oleifera (drumstick tree, Sahjan) leaves and seeds Key applications...

Glucomoringin (Rhamnosylated Aromatic Glucosinolate · Moringa · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Glucomoringin (GMG) Chemical class Glucosinolate — Aromatic (4-α-L-Rhamnosyloxybenzyl glucosinolate) CAS (no universal CAS; synonymous with moringa glucosinolate) Primary source Moringa oleifera (drumstick tree, Sahjan) leaves and seeds Key applications...

Gluconapin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · 3-BITC Precursor · Phase-II Enzyme Induction)

Compound Gluconapin Chemical class Glucosinolate — Aliphatic (3-Butenyl glucosinolate) CAS 19253-97-5 Primary source Brassica rapa (turnip/pak choi), Brassica napus (rapeseed), Brassica nigra (black mustard, minor) Key applications Phase-II enzyme induction,...

Gluconapin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · 3-BITC Precursor · Phase-II Enzyme Induction)

Compound Gluconapin Chemical class Glucosinolate — Aliphatic (3-Butenyl glucosinolate) CAS 19253-97-5 Primary source Brassica rapa (turnip/pak choi), Brassica napus (rapeseed), Brassica nigra (black mustard, minor) Key applications Phase-II enzyme induction,...

Glucotropaeolin (Aromatic Glucosinolate · BITC Precursor · Halim Seeds · Galactagogue)

Compound Glucotropaeolin Chemical class Glucosinolate — Aromatic (Benzyl glucosinolate) CAS 1119-34-2 Primary source Lepidium sativum (garden cress / Halim), Tropaeolum majus (nasturtium), Moringa oleifera (minor) Key applications BITC precursor, antimicrobial,...

Glucotropaeolin (Aromatic Glucosinolate · BITC Precursor · Halim Seeds · Galactagogue)

Compound Glucotropaeolin Chemical class Glucosinolate — Aromatic (Benzyl glucosinolate) CAS 1119-34-2 Primary source Lepidium sativum (garden cress / Halim), Tropaeolum majus (nasturtium), Moringa oleifera (minor) Key applications BITC precursor, antimicrobial,...

Gluconasturtiin (Aromatic Glucosinolate · PEITC Precursor · Lung Chemopreventive)

Compound Gluconasturtiin Chemical class Glucosinolate — Aromatic (2-Phenylethyl glucosinolate) CAS 499-30-9 Primary source Nasturtium officinale (watercress), Barbarea vulgaris (yellow rocket) Key applications PEITC precursor, Nrf2 activation, DNA protection, lung cancer...

Gluconasturtiin (Aromatic Glucosinolate · PEITC Precursor · Lung Chemopreventive)

Compound Gluconasturtiin Chemical class Glucosinolate — Aromatic (2-Phenylethyl glucosinolate) CAS 499-30-9 Primary source Nasturtium officinale (watercress), Barbarea vulgaris (yellow rocket) Key applications PEITC precursor, Nrf2 activation, DNA protection, lung cancer...

Glucobrassicin — I3G (Indolic Glucosinolate · I3C/DIM Precursor · Oestrogen Metabolism)

Compound Glucobrassicin (I3G) Chemical class Glucosinolate — Indolic (3-Indolylmethyl glucosinolate) CAS 4356-52-9 Primary source Brassica oleracea var. italica (broccoli buds/sprouts), Brussels sprouts, cabbage Key applications I3C/DIM precursor, oestrogen metabolism modulation,...

Glucobrassicin — I3G (Indolic Glucosinolate · I3C/DIM Precursor · Oestrogen Metabolism)

Compound Glucobrassicin (I3G) Chemical class Glucosinolate — Indolic (3-Indolylmethyl glucosinolate) CAS 4356-52-9 Primary source Brassica oleracea var. italica (broccoli buds/sprouts), Brussels sprouts, cabbage Key applications I3C/DIM precursor, oestrogen metabolism modulation,...