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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

Piceatannol (Stilbene · Anti-adipogenic · Skin Brightening)

Compound Piceatannol Chemical class Polyphenol — Stilbene (3,4,3′,5′-Tetrahydroxystilbene) CAS 10083-24-6 Primary source Passiflora edulis (passion fruit seeds), Vitis vinifera (grape), Carex spp. Key applications Anti-inflammatory, anti-adipogenic, skin brightening Claim strength...

Piceatannol (Stilbene · Anti-adipogenic · Skin Brightening)

Compound Piceatannol Chemical class Polyphenol — Stilbene (3,4,3′,5′-Tetrahydroxystilbene) CAS 10083-24-6 Primary source Passiflora edulis (passion fruit seeds), Vitis vinifera (grape), Carex spp. Key applications Anti-inflammatory, anti-adipogenic, skin brightening Claim strength...

Pterostilbene (Stilbene · Cognitive Function · Lipid Metabolism)

Compound Pterostilbene Chemical class Polyphenol — Stilbene (3,5-Dimethoxy-4′-hydroxystilbene) CAS 537-42-8 Primary source Pterocarpus marsupium (Indian kino tree), blueberries, Vitis vinifera Key applications Cognitive function, lipid metabolism, antioxidant, CNS-penetrant resveratrol analogue...

Pterostilbene (Stilbene · Cognitive Function · Lipid Metabolism)

Compound Pterostilbene Chemical class Polyphenol — Stilbene (3,5-Dimethoxy-4′-hydroxystilbene) CAS 537-42-8 Primary source Pterocarpus marsupium (Indian kino tree), blueberries, Vitis vinifera Key applications Cognitive function, lipid metabolism, antioxidant, CNS-penetrant resveratrol analogue...

Resveratrol (Stilbene · SIRT1 Activation · Cardiovascular)

Compound Resveratrol (Trans-Resveratrol) Chemical class Polyphenol — Stilbene (3,5,4′-Trihydroxystilbene) CAS 501-36-0 Primary source Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed rhizome), Vitis vinifera (red grape skin) Key applications Sirtuin activation (SIRT1), cardiovascular, longevity...

Resveratrol (Stilbene · SIRT1 Activation · Cardiovascular)

Compound Resveratrol (Trans-Resveratrol) Chemical class Polyphenol — Stilbene (3,5,4′-Trihydroxystilbene) CAS 501-36-0 Primary source Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed rhizome), Vitis vinifera (red grape skin) Key applications Sirtuin activation (SIRT1), cardiovascular, longevity...

Delphinidin-3-Glucoside — Myrtillin (Anthocyanin · Retinal Protection · Visual Acuity)

Compound Delphinidin-3-Glucoside (Myrtillin) Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanin (Delphinidin-3-O-β-D-Glucoside) CAS 6906-38-3 Primary source Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry), V. corymbosum (blueberry), Ribes nigrum (black currant) Key applications Retinal protection, visual acuity, eye...

Delphinidin-3-Glucoside — Myrtillin (Anthocyanin · Retinal Protection · Visual Acuity)

Compound Delphinidin-3-Glucoside (Myrtillin) Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanin (Delphinidin-3-O-β-D-Glucoside) CAS 6906-38-3 Primary source Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry), V. corymbosum (blueberry), Ribes nigrum (black currant) Key applications Retinal protection, visual acuity, eye...

Cyanidin-3-Rutinoside — Keracyanin (Anthocyanin · Muscle Recovery · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Cyanidin-3-Rutinoside (Keracyanin) Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanin (Cyanidin-3-O-Rutinoside) CAS 28338-59-2 Primary source Prunus cerasus (tart/sour cherry), Sambucus nigra (elderberry) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, muscle recovery, exercise soreness Claim strength Moderate...

Cyanidin-3-Rutinoside — Keracyanin (Anthocyanin · Muscle Recovery · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Cyanidin-3-Rutinoside (Keracyanin) Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanin (Cyanidin-3-O-Rutinoside) CAS 28338-59-2 Primary source Prunus cerasus (tart/sour cherry), Sambucus nigra (elderberry) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, muscle recovery, exercise soreness Claim strength Moderate...

Cyanidin-3-Glucoside — C3G (Anthocyanin · Antiviral · Visual Function)

Compound Cyanidin-3-Glucoside (C3G) Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanin (Cyanidin-3-O-β-D-Glucoside) CAS 7084-24-4 Primary source Sambucus nigra (elderberry), Rubus spp. (blackberry), Vaccinium spp. Key applications Antiviral (elderberry), antioxidant, visual function Claim strength...

Cyanidin-3-Glucoside — C3G (Anthocyanin · Antiviral · Visual Function)

Compound Cyanidin-3-Glucoside (C3G) Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanin (Cyanidin-3-O-β-D-Glucoside) CAS 7084-24-4 Primary source Sambucus nigra (elderberry), Rubus spp. (blackberry), Vaccinium spp. Key applications Antiviral (elderberry), antioxidant, visual function Claim strength...

Petunidin (Anthocyanidin · Antioxidant · Cardiovascular)

Compound Petunidin Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanidin (3′-Methoxy-delphinidin) CAS 1429-30-7 Primary source Ribes nigrum (black currant), Vaccinium spp., red wine grapes Key applications Antioxidant, cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory Claim strength Moderate Typical...

Petunidin (Anthocyanidin · Antioxidant · Cardiovascular)

Compound Petunidin Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanidin (3′-Methoxy-delphinidin) CAS 1429-30-7 Primary source Ribes nigrum (black currant), Vaccinium spp., red wine grapes Key applications Antioxidant, cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory Claim strength Moderate Typical...