Compound Monograph

Cardol

A phenolic lipid (alkylresorcinol) derived from cashew nutshell liquid.

Classification

Cardol is one of the phenolics. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Cardol is one of the phenolics, found in Cashew.