Compound Monograph

Jhanol

A diterpene alcohol reported in stevia, part of the plant's diterpenoid constituents.

Classification

Jhanol is one of the diterpenes, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Jhanol is one of the diterpenes, found in Stevia.