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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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Sinigrin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · AITC Precursor · Antimicrobial · Mustard Pungency)

Compound Sinigrin Chemical class Glucosinolate — Aliphatic (Allyl glucosinolate) CAS 3952-98-9 Primary source Brassica nigra (black mustard), Armoracia rusticana (horseradish), Wasabia japonica (wasabi) Key applications AITC precursor (pungency), antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory,...

Sinigrin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · AITC Precursor · Antimicrobial · Mustard Pungency)

Compound Sinigrin Chemical class Glucosinolate — Aliphatic (Allyl glucosinolate) CAS 3952-98-9 Primary source Brassica nigra (black mustard), Armoracia rusticana (horseradish), Wasabia japonica (wasabi) Key applications AITC precursor (pungency), antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory,...

Glucoraphanin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · Sulforaphane Precursor · Nrf2 · Chemopreventive)

Compound Glucoraphanin (GRN) Chemical class Glucosinolate — Aliphatic (4-Methylsulfinylbutyl glucosinolate) CAS 20830-75-5 Primary source Brassica oleracea var. italica (broccoli florets and sprouts) Key applications Sulforaphane precursor, Nrf2 activation, detoxification, chemopreventive...

Glucoraphanin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · Sulforaphane Precursor · Nrf2 · Chemopreventive)

Compound Glucoraphanin (GRN) Chemical class Glucosinolate — Aliphatic (4-Methylsulfinylbutyl glucosinolate) CAS 20830-75-5 Primary source Brassica oleracea var. italica (broccoli florets and sprouts) Key applications Sulforaphane precursor, Nrf2 activation, detoxification, chemopreventive...

Taxol — Paclitaxel (Diterpene Taxane · Pharmaceutical Anticancer · Informational Reference)

Compound Taxol (Paclitaxel) Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene Taxane (Unique bicyclic taxane ring system with complex esterification) CAS 33069-62-4 Primary source Taxus brevifolia (Pacific yew bark); semi-synthetic from Taxus baccata...

Taxol — Paclitaxel (Diterpene Taxane · Pharmaceutical Anticancer · Informational Reference)

Compound Taxol (Paclitaxel) Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene Taxane (Unique bicyclic taxane ring system with complex esterification) CAS 33069-62-4 Primary source Taxus brevifolia (Pacific yew bark); semi-synthetic from Taxus baccata...

Geranylgeraniol — GGOH (Acyclic Diterpene · Statin Myopathy Prevention · Bone Health)

Compound Geranylgeraniol (GGOH) Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (C20) CAS 24034-73-9 Primary source Bixa orellana (annatto), Coleus forskohlii (forskolin co-constituent), many plant sources Key applications Statin myopathy prevention,...

Geranylgeraniol — GGOH (Acyclic Diterpene · Statin Myopathy Prevention · Bone Health)

Compound Geranylgeraniol (GGOH) Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (C20) CAS 24034-73-9 Primary source Bixa orellana (annatto), Coleus forskohlii (forskolin co-constituent), many plant sources Key applications Statin myopathy prevention,...

Phytol (Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol · Chlorophyll Side Chain · Anti-inflammatory · Anxiolytic)

Compound Phytol Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (Phytane skeleton) CAS 150-86-7 Primary source Chlorophyll (all green plants) — released by hydrolysis; Urtica dioica (nettle), spinach, green vegetables Key...

Phytol (Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol · Chlorophyll Side Chain · Anti-inflammatory · Anxiolytic)

Compound Phytol Chemical class Terpenoid — Acyclic Diterpene Alcohol (Phytane skeleton) CAS 150-86-7 Primary source Chlorophyll (all green plants) — released by hydrolysis; Urtica dioica (nettle), spinach, green vegetables Key...

Valencene (Eudesmane Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antihistaminic · Orange Peel)

Compound Valencene Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Eudesmane skeleton) CAS 4630-07-3 Primary source Citrus sinensis (Valencia orange peel oil), Citrus paradisi (grapefruit) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, flavouring, fragrance, cosmetic...

Valencene (Eudesmane Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Antihistaminic · Orange Peel)

Compound Valencene Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Eudesmane skeleton) CAS 4630-07-3 Primary source Citrus sinensis (Valencia orange peel oil), Citrus paradisi (grapefruit) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, flavouring, fragrance, cosmetic...

α-Cedrene (Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon · Anti-inflammatory · Insect Repellent · Cedar)

Compound α-Cedrene (and β-Cedrene) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) CAS 469-61-4 (α); 546-28-1 (β) Primary source Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar), Juniperus virginiana (Virginia cedar) Key...

α-Cedrene (Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon · Anti-inflammatory · Insect Repellent · Cedar)

Compound α-Cedrene (and β-Cedrene) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) CAS 469-61-4 (α); 546-28-1 (β) Primary source Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar), Juniperus virginiana (Virginia cedar) Key...