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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.

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Glucoerucin (Rocket Glucosinolate · Erucin Isothiocyanate Precursor · Nrf2 Activator)

Compound Glucoerucin (4-Methylthiobutyl glucosinolate; Erucin glucosinolate) Chemical class Glucosinolate — Methylthioalkyl glucosinolate (S-containing secondary metabolite) CAS 20010-21-1 Primary source Eruca sativa (rocket / arugula, leaves and seeds), Raphanus sativus (radish)...

Glucoerucin (Rocket Glucosinolate · Erucin Isothiocyanate Precursor · Nrf2 Activator)

Compound Glucoerucin (4-Methylthiobutyl glucosinolate; Erucin glucosinolate) Chemical class Glucosinolate — Methylthioalkyl glucosinolate (S-containing secondary metabolite) CAS 20010-21-1 Primary source Eruca sativa (rocket / arugula, leaves and seeds), Raphanus sativus (radish)...

Cucurbitacin B (Cucurbitane Triterpene · JAK-STAT3 Inhibitor · Colocynth · Indrayan)

Compound Cucurbitacin B (representative; cucurbitacin class) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene (Cucurbitane-type tetracyclic; tetracyclic triterpenoid ketol) CAS 976-71-6 (Cucurbitacin B) Primary source Citrullus colocynthis (colocynth / bitter apple, fruit), Cucumis...

Cucurbitacin B (Cucurbitane Triterpene · JAK-STAT3 Inhibitor · Colocynth · Indrayan)

Compound Cucurbitacin B (representative; cucurbitacin class) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene (Cucurbitane-type tetracyclic; tetracyclic triterpenoid ketol) CAS 976-71-6 (Cucurbitacin B) Primary source Citrullus colocynthis (colocynth / bitter apple, fruit), Cucumis...

Brassicasterol (C28 Δ6,22 Phytosterol · Brassica/Algal Sterol · Cholesterol-lowering)

Compound Brassicasterol (24-Methylenecholesterol; 22-Dehydrocampesterol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Phytosterol (C28 Δ22 plant sterol; Brassica-characteristic sterol) CAS 474-67-9 Primary source Rapeseed / canola oil (Brassica napus), marine microalgae; Brassica vegetables Key...

Brassicasterol (C28 Δ6,22 Phytosterol · Brassica/Algal Sterol · Cholesterol-lowering)

Compound Brassicasterol (24-Methylenecholesterol; 22-Dehydrocampesterol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Phytosterol (C28 Δ22 plant sterol; Brassica-characteristic sterol) CAS 474-67-9 Primary source Rapeseed / canola oil (Brassica napus), marine microalgae; Brassica vegetables Key...

Alpha-Carotene (β,ε-Carotene · Provitamin A · Antiproliferative · Carrot Carotenoid)

Compound Alpha-Carotene (α-Carotene) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid (Provitamin A carotene; β,ε-carotene) CAS 7488-99-5 Primary source Daucus carota (carrot, root — second most abundant carotene after beta-carotene), pumpkin, corn Key...

Alpha-Carotene (β,ε-Carotene · Provitamin A · Antiproliferative · Carrot Carotenoid)

Compound Alpha-Carotene (α-Carotene) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid (Provitamin A carotene; β,ε-carotene) CAS 7488-99-5 Primary source Daucus carota (carrot, root — second most abundant carotene after beta-carotene), pumpkin, corn Key...

Zerumbone (Wild Ginger Sesquiterpene Ketone · NF-κB/Nrf2 Dual Modulator · Chemopreventive)

Compound Zerumbone Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Ketone (Humulane-type; 11-membered ring monocyclic) CAS 471-05-6 Primary source Zingiber zerumbet (wild ginger / shampoo ginger, rhizome essential oil) Key applications Anti-inflammatory; antiproliferative;...

Zerumbone (Wild Ginger Sesquiterpene Ketone · NF-κB/Nrf2 Dual Modulator · Chemopreventive)

Compound Zerumbone Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Ketone (Humulane-type; 11-membered ring monocyclic) CAS 471-05-6 Primary source Zingiber zerumbet (wild ginger / shampoo ginger, rhizome essential oil) Key applications Anti-inflammatory; antiproliferative;...

Zingiberene (Ginger Primary Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antimicrobial · Ginger Aroma)

Compound Zingiberene (α-Zingiberene) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene (Monocyclic sesquiterpene; bisabolane-type) CAS 495-60-3 Primary source Zingiber officinale (ginger rhizome essential oil, 30–70% of oil fraction) Key applications Anti-inflammatory; antinausea; antimicrobial;...

Zingiberene (Ginger Primary Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antimicrobial · Ginger Aroma)

Compound Zingiberene (α-Zingiberene) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene (Monocyclic sesquiterpene; bisabolane-type) CAS 495-60-3 Primary source Zingiber officinale (ginger rhizome essential oil, 30–70% of oil fraction) Key applications Anti-inflammatory; antinausea; antimicrobial;...

Cedrol (Cedar Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Sedative · GABA-A Modulator · Insect Repellent)

Compound Cedrol (α-Cedrol; 8,11,11-Trimethylbicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-en-2-ol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Cedrane-type sesquiterpene; cedar aroma compound) CAS 77-53-2 Primary source Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar, wood essential oil), Juniperus virginiana (Eastern red...

Cedrol (Cedar Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Sedative · GABA-A Modulator · Insect Repellent)

Compound Cedrol (α-Cedrol; 8,11,11-Trimethylbicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-en-2-ol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol (Cedrane-type sesquiterpene; cedar aroma compound) CAS 77-53-2 Primary source Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar, wood essential oil), Juniperus virginiana (Eastern red...