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)


gamma-Terpinene

Formula: C10H16 (136.1252)

Gamma-terpinene is one of four isomeric monoterpenes (the other three being alpha terpinene, beta terpinene and delta terpinene). It is a naturally oc...

alpha-Terpinene

Formula: C10H16 (136.1252)

Alpha-Terpinene is one of four isomers of terpinene (the other three being beta terpinene, gamma terpenine, and delta terpinine or terpimolene) that d...

Terpinolene

Formula: C10H16 (136.1252)

Terpinolene (TPO), also known as alpha-terpinolene or isoterpinene, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as menthane monoterpenoids. These ...

(S)-Edulinine

Formula: C16H21NO4 (291.1471)

(S)-Edulinine is found in pomes. (S)-Edulinine is an alkaloid from the bark of Casimiroa edulis (Mexican apple

p-Mentha-1,3,5,8-tetraene

Formula: C10H12 (132.0939)

p-Mentha-1,3,5,8-tetraene is found in citrus. p-Mentha-1,3,5,8-tetraene occurs in Chamaecyparis, Citrus, Eucalyptus, Juniperus and Ribes species oils ...

2-O-alpha-L-Rhamnopyranosyl-D-glucopyranose

Formula: C12H22O10 (326.1213)

Neohesperidose is found in citrus. Neohesperidose occurs in plants as disaccharide component of HBH63-H and other glycoside

Limonin

Formula: C26H30O8 (470.1941)

Limonin is found in citrus. Limonin is isolated from oranges and other citrus fruits (Citrus species). Limonin is a limonoid, and a bitter, white, cry...

O-Methylcorypalline

Formula: C12H17NO2 (207.1259)

O-Methylcorypalline is found in coffee and coffee products. O-Methylcorypalline is an alkaloid from Nelumbo nucifera (East Indian lotus

Heliamine

Formula: C11H15NO2 (193.1103)

An isoquinoline that is 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline substituted by methoxy groups at positions 6 and 7." []

Isosalsolidine

Formula: C12H13NO2 (203.0946)

Isosalsolidine is found in herbs and spices. Isosalsolidine is a trace constituent in seeds of Nigella sativa (black cumin).

1-Benzylisoquinoline

Formula: C16H13N (219.1048)

ISOQUINOLINES with a benzyl substituent.

11-cis-Retinol

Formula: C20H30O (286.2297)

Cis-11-retinol is produce from vitamin A cycle driven by interphotoreceptor retinoid binding protein(IRBP). cis-11-retinol is released from retinal pi...

beta-Carotene

Formula: C40H56 (536.4382)

Beta-Carotene belongs to the class of organic compounds known as carotenes. These are a type of polyunsaturated hydrocarbon molecules containing eight...

beta-D-Glucose

Formula: C6H12O6 (180.0634)

Glucose is a monosaccharide containing six carbon atoms and an aldehyde group. It is referred to as an aldohexose. The glucose molecule can exist in a...

Ascorbic acid

Formula: C6H8O6 (176.0321)

Ascorbic acid is found naturally in citrus fruits and many vegetables and is an essential nutrient in human diets. It is necessary to maintain connect...

Sucrose

Formula: C12H22O11 (342.1162)

Sucrose is a nonreducing disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose linked via their anomeric carbons. It is obtained commercially from sugarcane (...

Hesperidin

Formula: C28H34O15 (610.1898)

Hesperidin is an abundant and inexpensive by-product of Citrus cultivation and is the major flavonoid in sweet orange and lemon. In young immature ora...

Retusin

Formula: C19H18O7 (358.1052)

5-hydroxy-3,3',4',7-tetramethoxyflavone is a monohydroxyflavone that is 5-hydroxyflavone which is substituted by methoxy groups at positions 3,3',4' a...

beta-Sitosterol

Formula: C29H50O (414.3861)

beta-Sitosterol, a main dietary phytosterol found in plants, may have the potential for prevention and therapy for human cancer. Phytosterols are plan...

Thymol

Formula: C10H14O (150.1045)

Thymol is a phenol obtained from thyme oil or other volatile oils. It is used as a stabilizer in pharmaceutic preparations. It has been used for its a...

Kaempferol

Formula: C15H10O6 (286.0477)

Kaempferol, also known as rhamnolutein or c.i. 75640, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as flavonols. Flavonols are compounds that conta...

Quercetin

Formula: C15H10O7 (302.0427)

Quercetin is a flavonoid widely distributed in many plants and fruits including red grapes, citrus fruit, tomato, broccoli and other leafy green veget...

Ferulate

Formula: C10H10O4 (194.0579)

trans-Ferulic acid is a highly abundant phenolic phytochemical which is present in plant cell walls. Ferulic acid is a phenolic acid that can be absor...

Scoparone

Formula: C11H10O4 (206.0579)

Scoparone is found in anise. Scoparone is found in several citrus oil

beta-Caryophyllene

Formula: C15H24 (204.1878)

beta-Caryophyllene, also known as caryophyllene or (−)-β-caryophyllene, is a natural bicyclic sesquiterpene that is a constituent of many essential oi...

Umbelliferone

Formula: C9H6O3 (162.0317)

Umbelliferone is found in anise. Umbelliferone occurs widely in plants including Angelica species Phytoalexin of infected sweet potat

Isoscopoletin

Formula: C10H8O4 (192.0423)

A hydroxycoumarin that is esculetin in which the hydroxy group at position 7 is replaced by a methoxy group. It is the major primary metabolite of sco...

Scopoletin

Formula: C10H8O4 (192.0423)

Scopoletin is found in anise. Scopoletin is isolated from Angelica acutiloba (Dong Dang Gui

Caffeate

Formula: C9H8O4 (180.0423)

Cis-caffeic acid is the cis-isomer of caffeic acid. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a...

4-Coumarate

Formula: C9H8O3 (164.0473)

4-Hydroxycinnamic acid, also known as p-Coumaric acid, is a coumaric acid in which the hydroxy substituent is located at C-4 of the phenyl ring. It ha...

Xanthyletin

Formula: C14H12O3 (228.0786)

Xanthyletin is a member of the class of compounds known as linear pyranocoumarins. Linear pyranocoumarins are organic compounds containing a pyran (or...

Esculetin

Formula: C9H6O4 (178.0266)

Aesculetin, also known as cichorigenin or cichoriin aglucon, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 6,7-dihydroxycoumarins. These are coum...

trans-Cinnamate

Formula: C9H8O2 (148.0524)

Cinnamic acid is a monocarboxylic acid that consists of acrylic acid bearing a phenyl substituent at the 3-position. It is found in Cinnamomum cassia....

Aromatic aldehyde

Formula: C7H6O (106.0419)

An arenecarbaldehyde that consists of benzene bearing a single formyl substituent; the simplest aromatic aldehyde and parent of the class of benzaldeh...

alpha-Narcotine

Formula: C22H23NO7 (413.1474)

(-)-alpha-Narcotine is found in opium poppy. (-)-alpha-Narcotine is an alkaloid from Papaver somniferum (opium poppy).Noscapine (also known as Narcoti...

O-Methyl anthranilate

Formula: C8H9NO2 (151.0633)

Methyl anthranilate is a clear colorless to tan liquid with an odor of grapes. Has light blue fluorescence. (NTP, 1992) Methyl anthranilate is a benz...

Sulcatone

Formula: C8H14O (126.1045)

Sulcatone, also known as methylheptenone or fema 2707, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as ketones. These are organic compounds in whic...

Geraniol

Formula: C10H18O (154.1358)

beta-Geraniol, also known as (E)-nerol, the isomer of nerol (or geranyl alcohol, is a monoterpenoid alcohol. It belongs to the class of organic compou...

Genistein

Formula: C15H10O5 (270.0528)

Genistein is one of several known isoflavones. Isoflavones compounds, such as genistein and daidzein, are found in a number of plants, but soybeans an...

Tangeretin

Formula: C20H20O7 (372.1209)

Tangeritin is found in apple. Tangeritin is isolated from tangerine peel and Fortunella japonica (round kumquat). Potential nutriceutica

Sinensetin

Formula: C20H20O7 (372.1209)

Sinensetin is found in citrus. Sinensetin is found in orange peel and other plant sources.

Nobiletin

Formula: C21H22O8 (402.1315)

Nobiletin is found in citrus. Nobiletin is isolated from peel of king orange (Citrus nobilis), seville orange (Citrus aurantium) and other Citrus spec...

L-Tryptophan

Formula: C11H12N2O2 (204.0899)

Tryptophan (Trp) or L-tryptophan is an alpha-amino acid. These are amino acids in which the amino group is attached to the carbon atom immediately adj...

Luteolin

Formula: C15H10O6 (286.0477)

Luteolin is a naturally occurring flavonoid. (PMID:17168665). The flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds found as integral components of the human diet...

4',5,7-Trimethoxyflavone

Formula: C18H16O5 (312.0998)

4',5,7-Trimethoxyflavone, also known as trimethylapigenin, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 7-O-methylated flavonoids. These are fla...

Myricetin

Formula: C15H10O8 (318.0376)

Myricetin, also known as cannabiscetin or myricetol, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as flavonols. Flavonols are compounds that contai...

Hesperetin

Formula: C16H14O6 (302.079)

Hesperetin, also known as prestwick_908 or YSO2, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 4'-o-methylated flavonoids. These are flavonoids w...

Isoflavone

Formula: C15H10O2 (222.0681)

A simplest member of the class of isoflavones that is 4H-chromen-4-one in which the hydrogen at position 3 is replaced by a phenyl group." []