Plant Natural Product
Plant natural products—bioactive compounds like alkaloids, terpenes, and phenolics synthesized by plants—serve critical ecological roles (e.g., defense, pollination) while underpinning human innovation. Historically, they have yielded foundational medicines (e.g., morphine, aspirin, taxol), and today remain indispensable for drug discovery, sustainable agriculture (e.g., biopesticides), and biotechnology. Their structural diversity and evolutionary refinement continue to drive the development of novel therapeutics and eco-friendly solutions, highlighting their enduring significance in science and global health. (78 words)
beta-Farnesene
trans-beta-Farnesene, also known as (E)-β-Farnesene or (E)-7,11-Dimethyl-3-methylenedodeca-1,6,10-triene, is classified as a member of the Sesquiterpe...
Linoelaidic acid
Linoelaidic acid is an isomer of linoleic acid, or conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a derivative of a fatty acid linoleic acid. Conjugated linoleic aci...
alpha-Farnesene
alpha-Farnesene belongs to the class of organic compounds known as sesquiterpenoids. These are terpenes with three consecutive isoprene units. (3E,6E)...
L-Arginine
Arginine (Arg), also known as L-argninine, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as L-alpha-amino acids. These are alpha amino acids which h...
L-Methionine
Methionine (Met), also known as L-methionine, is an alpha-amino acid. These are amino acids in which the amino group is attached to the carbon atom im...
(+)-Sabinene
Sabinene (CAS: 3387-41-5) belongs to the class of organic compounds known as bicyclic monoterpenoids. These are monoterpenoids containing exactly 2 ri...
Octadec-9-enoic Acid
Octadec-9-enoic Acid, also known as 18:1, N-9 or Delta(9)-Octadecenoic acid, is classified as a member of the Long-chain fatty acids. Long-chain fatty...
(+)-Valencene
Valencene is found in citrus. Valencene is a constituent of orange oil
Isoeugenol
Isoeugenol is an isomer of eugenol, wherein the double bond on the alkyl chain is shifted by one carbon. It also known as propenylgualacol, belongs to...
Neohesperidin
Hesperetin 7-neohesperidoside is found in citrus. Hesperetin 7-neohesperidoside is a constituent of Seville orange peel (Citrus aurantium) and other C...
Naringenin
Naringenin is a flavorless, colorless flavanone, a type of flavonoid. It is the predominant flavanone in grapefruit, and is found in a variety of frui...
alpha-Copaene
alpha-Copaene, also known as aglaiene, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as sesquiterpenoids. These are terpenes with three consecutive ...
Indole-3-acetate
Indoleacetic acid (IAA) is a breakdown product of tryptophan metabolism and is often produced by the action of bacteria in the mammalian gut. Higher l...
1-Isopropyl-2-methylbenzene
1-Isopropyl-2-methylbenzene is found in citrus. 1-Isopropyl-2-methylbenzene is isolated from Citrus aurantium (Seville orange).
Isosinensetin
Isosinensetin is found in citrus. Isosinensetin is isolated from Citrus species and the round kumquat (Fortunella japonica).
(R)-(+)-Citronellal
(R)-Citronellal is found in citrus. (R)-Citronellal is a constituent of citronella oil. Also in citrus, lavender, eucalyptus oils and others. (R)-Citr...
Decanoic acid
Capric acid, also known as decanoic acid is a C10 saturated fatty acid. It is a member of the series of fatty acids found in oils and animal fats. The...
(+)-(S)-Carvone
Carvone, with R and S isomers, also known as carvol or limonen-6-one, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as menthane monoterpenoids. Thes...
Isoleucine
(±)-erythro-Isoleucine is a flavouring ingredient, dietary supplement, and a nutrient. Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are essential amino acids who...
Acetaldehyde
Acetaldehyde, also known as ethanal, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as short-chain aldehydes. These are an aldehyde with a chain leng...
alpha-Carotene
alpha-Carotene belongs to the class of organic compounds known as carotenes. These are a type of unsaturated hydrocarbons containing eight consecutive...
beta-Cubebene
beta-Cubebene belongs to the class of organic compounds known as sesquiterpenoids. These are terpenes with three consecutive isoprene units.
(-)-Jasmonic acid
Jasmonic acid is found in apple. Esters are present in Jasminum grandiflorum (royal jasmine) and are responsible for its odour. Jasmonic acid is a mem...
(+)-Linalool
(R)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol is found in coriander. (R)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol is a constituent of many essential oils including Melissa...
Nicotinate
Nicotinic acid, also known as niacin or vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin whose derivatives such as NADH, NAD, NAD+, and NADP play essential role...
3-Methoxynobiletin
3-Methoxynobiletin is found in citrus. 3-Methoxynobiletin is isolated from Citrus species peels.
Xanthoxyletin
Xanthoxyletin is found in herbs and spices. Xanthoxyletin is isolated from Zanthoxylum americanum (prickly ash).
Ethylbenzene
Ethylbenzene belongs to the family of Substituted Benzenes. These are aromatic compounds containing a benzene substituted at one or more positions.
Dodecanoic acid
Dodecanoic acid, also known as dodecanoate or lauric acid, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain fatty acids. These are fatt...
alpha-Cryptoxanthin
Alpha-cryptoxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment with provitamin A activity whose structure is very similar to that of beta-carotene (H...
Sintaxanthin
Sintaxanthin is found in citrus. Sintaxanthin is isolated from the exocarp of Sinton citrangequat (a Citrus/Poncirus/Fortunella hybrid