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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

Epicatechin ((-)-Epicatechin · Flavan-3-ol · Endothelial · Cardioprotective)

Compound (-)-Epicatechin ((-)-3,3′,4′,5,7-Pentahydroxyflavane; Epicatechin) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavan-3-ol (C-3 epimer of catechin; primary cocoa flavan-3-ol) CAS 490-46-0 Primary source Theobroma cacao (cocoa seeds), Camellia sinensis (green tea), Malus domestica...

Epicatechin ((-)-Epicatechin · Flavan-3-ol · Endothelial · Cardioprotective)

Compound (-)-Epicatechin ((-)-3,3′,4′,5,7-Pentahydroxyflavane; Epicatechin) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavan-3-ol (C-3 epimer of catechin; primary cocoa flavan-3-ol) CAS 490-46-0 Primary source Theobroma cacao (cocoa seeds), Camellia sinensis (green tea), Malus domestica...

Catechin ((+)-Catechin · Flavan-3-ol · Antioxidant · Cardiovascular)

Compound (+)-Catechin ((+)-3,3′,4′,5,7-Pentahydroxyflavane; (+)-Catechin hydrate) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavan-3-ol (C-ring saturated, C-3 hydroxyl; parent of catechin class) CAS 154-23-4 Primary source Camellia sinensis (green tea leaves), Theobroma cacao (cocoa),...

Catechin ((+)-Catechin · Flavan-3-ol · Antioxidant · Cardiovascular)

Compound (+)-Catechin ((+)-3,3′,4′,5,7-Pentahydroxyflavane; (+)-Catechin hydrate) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavan-3-ol (C-ring saturated, C-3 hydroxyl; parent of catechin class) CAS 154-23-4 Primary source Camellia sinensis (green tea leaves), Theobroma cacao (cocoa),...

Sterubin (Eriodictyol Methyl Ether · Neuroprotective · Ageing Neuron)

Compound Sterubin (Eriodictyol 7-Methyl Ether; 3′,4′,5-Trihydroxy-7-methoxyflavanone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanone (eriodictyol with C-7 O-methylation; Yerba Santa characteristic flavanone) CAS 3145-22-4 Primary source Eriodictyon californicum (Yerba Santa / California holy...

Sterubin (Eriodictyol Methyl Ether · Neuroprotective · Ageing Neuron)

Compound Sterubin (Eriodictyol 7-Methyl Ether; 3′,4′,5-Trihydroxy-7-methoxyflavanone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanone (eriodictyol with C-7 O-methylation; Yerba Santa characteristic flavanone) CAS 3145-22-4 Primary source Eriodictyon californicum (Yerba Santa / California holy...

Sakuranetin (Flavanone · Phytoalexin · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Sakuranetin (4′,5-Dihydroxy-7-methoxyflavanone; Naringenin 7-methyl ether) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanone (naringenin with C-7 O-methylation; rice phytoalexin) CAS 1486-69-7 Primary source Oryza sativa (rice leaves — stress-induced phytoalexin), Prunus serrulata...

Sakuranetin (Flavanone · Phytoalexin · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Sakuranetin (4′,5-Dihydroxy-7-methoxyflavanone; Naringenin 7-methyl ether) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanone (naringenin with C-7 O-methylation; rice phytoalexin) CAS 1486-69-7 Primary source Oryza sativa (rice leaves — stress-induced phytoalexin), Prunus serrulata...

Bavachin (Flavanone · Osteogenic · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Bavachin (6-Prenylnaringenin; 4′,7-Dihydroxy-6-prenylflavanone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanone (naringenin C-6 prenylated derivative; Psoralea characteristic) CAS 20784-50-3 Primary source Psoralea corylifolia (Babchi/Bakuchi seeds), Cullen corylifolium synonym Key applications Osteogenic; anti-inflammatory;...

Bavachin (Flavanone · Osteogenic · Anti-inflammatory)

Compound Bavachin (6-Prenylnaringenin; 4′,7-Dihydroxy-6-prenylflavanone) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanone (naringenin C-6 prenylated derivative; Psoralea characteristic) CAS 20784-50-3 Primary source Psoralea corylifolia (Babchi/Bakuchi seeds), Cullen corylifolium synonym Key applications Osteogenic; anti-inflammatory;...

Liquiritin (Flavanone Glycoside · Gastroprotective · Antidepressant-like)

Compound Liquiritin (Liquiritigenin-4′-O-β-D-Glucoside; Licorice flavanone glycoside) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanone Glycoside (liquiritigenin with C-4′ glucose; iso-liquiritin = 4-glucoside of isoliquiritigenin chalcone) CAS 551-15-5 Primary source Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice root),...

Liquiritin (Flavanone Glycoside · Gastroprotective · Antidepressant-like)

Compound Liquiritin (Liquiritigenin-4′-O-β-D-Glucoside; Licorice flavanone glycoside) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanone Glycoside (liquiritigenin with C-4′ glucose; iso-liquiritin = 4-glucoside of isoliquiritigenin chalcone) CAS 551-15-5 Primary source Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice root),...

Naringin (Flavanone Glycoside · CYP3A4 Inhibitor · Lipid-lowering)

Compound Naringin (Naringenin-7-O-Neohesperidoside; 4′,5,7-Trihydroxyflavanone-7-neohesperidoside) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanone Glycoside (naringenin + neohesperidose disaccharide at C-7) CAS 10236-47-2 Primary source Citrus paradisi (grapefruit peel), Citrus maxima (pomelo), Citrus aurantium (bitter...

Naringin (Flavanone Glycoside · CYP3A4 Inhibitor · Lipid-lowering)

Compound Naringin (Naringenin-7-O-Neohesperidoside; 4′,5,7-Trihydroxyflavanone-7-neohesperidoside) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanone Glycoside (naringenin + neohesperidose disaccharide at C-7) CAS 10236-47-2 Primary source Citrus paradisi (grapefruit peel), Citrus maxima (pomelo), Citrus aurantium (bitter...