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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

Glabridin (Licorice Isoflavan · Skin-brightening · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Glabridin (2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-8,8-dimethyl-3,4,8,9,10,10a-hexahydropyrano[2,3-h]chromen-6(2H)-one) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavan (C2-C3 and C-ring fully reduced isoflavone; prenyled ring system; unique to licorice) CAS 59870-68-7 Primary source Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice root — primary...

Glabridin (Licorice Isoflavan · Skin-brightening · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Glabridin (2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-8,8-dimethyl-3,4,8,9,10,10a-hexahydropyrano[2,3-h]chromen-6(2H)-one) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavan (C2-C3 and C-ring fully reduced isoflavone; prenyled ring system; unique to licorice) CAS 59870-68-7 Primary source Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice root — primary...

Equol (Isoflavone Metabolite · ERβ-selective · Menopausal · Bone Density)

Compound S-Equol ((S)-4′,7-Isoflavanediol; (3S)-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-7-chroman-ol) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavanediol (gut microbial metabolite; daidzein fully reduced; non-isoflavone isoflavandiol scaffold) CAS 531-95-3 Primary source Gut microbial metabolite of daidzein — produced by...

Equol (Isoflavone Metabolite · ERβ-selective · Menopausal · Bone Density)

Compound S-Equol ((S)-4′,7-Isoflavanediol; (3S)-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-7-chroman-ol) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavanediol (gut microbial metabolite; daidzein fully reduced; non-isoflavone isoflavandiol scaffold) CAS 531-95-3 Primary source Gut microbial metabolite of daidzein — produced by...

Calycosin (Astragalus Isoflavone · Phytoestrogenic · Immunomodulatory)

Compound Calycosin (3′-Hydroxyformononetin; 7,3′-Dihydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (3-hydroxylated formononetin; primary isoflavone of Astragalus membranaceus) CAS 20575-57-9 Primary source Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi root — highest concentration), Astragalus mongholicus,...

Calycosin (Astragalus Isoflavone · Phytoestrogenic · Immunomodulatory)

Compound Calycosin (3′-Hydroxyformononetin; 7,3′-Dihydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (3-hydroxylated formononetin; primary isoflavone of Astragalus membranaceus) CAS 20575-57-9 Primary source Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi root — highest concentration), Astragalus mongholicus,...

Puerarin (Daidzein-8-C-Glucoside · Cardiovascular · Cerebrovascular)

Compound Puerarin (Daidzein-8-C-β-D-Glucoside; Kudzu Root Isoflavone; 8-C-Glucosyldaidzein) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone C-Glycoside (daidzein with C-C glucose bond at C-8; acid-hydrolysis resistant) CAS 3681-99-0 Primary source Pueraria lobata (Kudzu root...

Puerarin (Daidzein-8-C-Glucoside · Cardiovascular · Cerebrovascular)

Compound Puerarin (Daidzein-8-C-β-D-Glucoside; Kudzu Root Isoflavone; 8-C-Glucosyldaidzein) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone C-Glycoside (daidzein with C-C glucose bond at C-8; acid-hydrolysis resistant) CAS 3681-99-0 Primary source Pueraria lobata (Kudzu root...

Daidzin (Daidzein-7-Glucoside · Soy Isoflavone Glycoside · Alcohol Aversion)

Compound Daidzin (Daidzein-7-O-β-D-Glucoside; 7-Glucosyldaidzein) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone Glucoside (daidzein with glucose at C-7; primary dietary form of daidzein in soy) CAS 552-66-9 Primary source Glycine max (soybean —...

Daidzin (Daidzein-7-Glucoside · Soy Isoflavone Glycoside · Alcohol Aversion)

Compound Daidzin (Daidzein-7-O-β-D-Glucoside; 7-Glucosyldaidzein) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone Glucoside (daidzein with glucose at C-7; primary dietary form of daidzein in soy) CAS 552-66-9 Primary source Glycine max (soybean —...

Glycitein (Isoflavone · Antioxidant · Minor Soy Phytoestrogen)

Compound Glycitein (6-Methoxydaidzein; 7-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (6-O-methylated daidzein; unique A-ring methoxylation — only major soy isoflavone with A-ring modification) CAS 40957-83-3 Primary source Glycine max (soybean —...

Glycitein (Isoflavone · Antioxidant · Minor Soy Phytoestrogen)

Compound Glycitein (6-Methoxydaidzein; 7-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (6-O-methylated daidzein; unique A-ring methoxylation — only major soy isoflavone with A-ring modification) CAS 40957-83-3 Primary source Glycine max (soybean —...

Formononetin (Isoflavone · Phytoestrogenic · Bone Protective · Cardioprotective)

Compound Formononetin (7-Hydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone; Daidzein 4′-methyl ether; Formononetol) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (O-methylated daidzein; Astragalus and red clover characteristic isoflavone) CAS 485-72-3 Primary source Trifolium pratense (red clover), Astragalus membranaceus...

Formononetin (Isoflavone · Phytoestrogenic · Bone Protective · Cardioprotective)

Compound Formononetin (7-Hydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone; Daidzein 4′-methyl ether; Formononetol) Chemical class Polyphenol — Isoflavone (O-methylated daidzein; Astragalus and red clover characteristic isoflavone) CAS 485-72-3 Primary source Trifolium pratense (red clover), Astragalus membranaceus...