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
Synephrine (Phenylethylamine Alkaloid · Thermogenic · Beta-3 Adrenergic)
Compound Synephrine (p-Synephrine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Phenylethylamine (Protoalkaloid) CAS 94-07-5 Primary source Citrus aurantium (bitter orange peel), Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) Key applications Thermogenic, fat mobilisation, athletic performance, adrenergic...
Synephrine (Phenylethylamine Alkaloid · Thermogenic · Beta-3 Adrenergic)
Compound Synephrine (p-Synephrine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Phenylethylamine (Protoalkaloid) CAS 94-07-5 Primary source Citrus aurantium (bitter orange peel), Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) Key applications Thermogenic, fat mobilisation, athletic performance, adrenergic...
Trigonelline (Pyridine Alkaloid · Antidiabetic · NAD+ Precursor Research)
Compound Trigonelline Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyridine (N-Methylnicotinic Acid Betaine) CAS 535-83-1 Primary source Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek), Coffea arabica (coffee), Humulus lupulus (hops) Key applications Antidiabetic, neuroprotective, anti-migraine, NAD+ precursor...
Trigonelline (Pyridine Alkaloid · Antidiabetic · NAD+ Precursor Research)
Compound Trigonelline Chemical class Alkaloid — Pyridine (N-Methylnicotinic Acid Betaine) CAS 535-83-1 Primary source Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek), Coffea arabica (coffee), Humulus lupulus (hops) Key applications Antidiabetic, neuroprotective, anti-migraine, NAD+ precursor...
Paraxanthine (1,7-Dimethylxanthine · Caffeine Primary Metabolite · Cognitive Performance · enfinity®)
Compound Paraxanthine (1,7-Dimethylxanthine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Purine (Dimethylxanthine; primary caffeine metabolite) CAS 611-59-6 Primary source Not plant-derived directly — primary metabolite of caffeine via hepatic CYP1A2; trace in coffee...
Paraxanthine (1,7-Dimethylxanthine · Caffeine Primary Metabolite · Cognitive Performance · enfinity®)
Compound Paraxanthine (1,7-Dimethylxanthine) Chemical class Alkaloid — Purine (Dimethylxanthine; primary caffeine metabolite) CAS 611-59-6 Primary source Not plant-derived directly — primary metabolite of caffeine via hepatic CYP1A2; trace in coffee...
Theobromine (Xanthine Alkaloid · Vasodilatory · Bronchodilatory · Sustained Energy)
Compound Theobromine Chemical class Alkaloid — Purine (Xanthine; 3,7-Dimethylxanthine) CAS 83-67-0 Primary source Theobroma cacao (cocoa beans, chocolate) Key applications Vasodilatory, bronchodilatory, mood enhancement, sustained energy Claim strength Moderate Typical...
Theobromine (Xanthine Alkaloid · Vasodilatory · Bronchodilatory · Sustained Energy)
Compound Theobromine Chemical class Alkaloid — Purine (Xanthine; 3,7-Dimethylxanthine) CAS 83-67-0 Primary source Theobroma cacao (cocoa beans, chocolate) Key applications Vasodilatory, bronchodilatory, mood enhancement, sustained energy Claim strength Moderate Typical...
Caffeine (Xanthine Alkaloid · Cognitive Performance · Athletic Ergogenic)
Compound Caffeine Chemical class Alkaloid — Purine (Xanthine; 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine) CAS 58-08-2 Primary source Coffea arabica (coffee beans), Camellia sinensis (tea), Paullinia cupana (guarana) Key applications Cognitive performance, athletic performance, thermogenic,...
Caffeine (Xanthine Alkaloid · Cognitive Performance · Athletic Ergogenic)
Compound Caffeine Chemical class Alkaloid — Purine (Xanthine; 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine) CAS 58-08-2 Primary source Coffea arabica (coffee beans), Camellia sinensis (tea), Paullinia cupana (guarana) Key applications Cognitive performance, athletic performance, thermogenic,...
Boldine (Aporphine Alkaloid · Hepatoprotective · Antioxidant · Choleretic)
Compound Boldine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Aporphine) CAS 476-70-0 Primary source Peumus boldus (boldo tree, Chile) Key applications Hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, choleretic Claim strength Moderate Typical form Boldo leaf...
Boldine (Aporphine Alkaloid · Hepatoprotective · Antioxidant · Choleretic)
Compound Boldine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Aporphine) CAS 476-70-0 Primary source Peumus boldus (boldo tree, Chile) Key applications Hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, choleretic Claim strength Moderate Typical form Boldo leaf...
Magnoflorine (Quaternary Aporphine Alkaloid · Antidiabetic · Antimicrobial)
Compound Magnoflorine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Quaternary Aporphine) CAS 6681-15-8 Primary source Nelumbo nucifera (lotus), Coptis chinensis, Magnolia spp. Key applications Antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antimicrobial Claim strength Moderate Typical...
Magnoflorine (Quaternary Aporphine Alkaloid · Antidiabetic · Antimicrobial)
Compound Magnoflorine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Quaternary Aporphine) CAS 6681-15-8 Primary source Nelumbo nucifera (lotus), Coptis chinensis, Magnolia spp. Key applications Antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antimicrobial Claim strength Moderate Typical...
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