Plant Active Monomers – High-Purity Botanical Compounds for Advanced Research

As a global supplier of research-grade phytochemicals, Alfa Chemistry offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-purity plant-derived active monomers (50%–99% purity), isolated from natural plant sources and purified using advanced chromatographic techniques (HPLC). Our active monomers are designed for scientific research and are widely used in pharmacology, natural product chemistry, analytical method development, bioactivity assessment, and formulation research. All products are for research use only.

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What Are Plant Active Monomers?

Plant active monomers refer to structurally defined, small-molecule compounds naturally occurring in plants, typically responsible for biological activity such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, metabolic regulatory, antimicrobial, neuroprotective, and cardiovascular effects.

These monomers—polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, glycosides, and terpenoids—serve as essential research materials for natural product pharmacology, mechanistic biochemical studies, structure–activity relationship (SAR) exploration, analytical reference standards, functional ingredient development, and bioactive screening platforms.

If you are looking to buy plant active monomers online, Alfa Chemistry provides high-quality, research-grade materials with customizable specifications and stable supply.

Why Choose Alfa Chemistry to Buy Active Monomer Online?

Wide Portfolio of Botanical Active Ingredients

Includes flavonoids, polyphenols, alkaloids, coumarins, phenolic acids, terpenoids, and glycosides.

High Purity (Up to 99%) & HPLC-Verified Quality

Each monomer undergoes rigorous analytical testing to support reliable laboratory outcomes.

Suitable for Diverse Research Applications

Drug mechanism studies, bioactivity screening, pathway modulation, metabolomics, antioxidant evaluation, formulation development, and more.

Global Supply Capability

Efficient shipment and documentation support for academic, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology laboratories.

Looking for a Specific Monomer? Check Our Full Product Selection

If you are looking to buy plant active monomers online, Alfa Chemistry provides high-quality, research-grade materials with customizable specifications and stable supply. If you cannot find the product you need, or require a product with different specifications, we can customize a standardized product for you.

Resveratrol

ALPE-AM001

Luteolin

ALPE-AM002

Naringenin

ALPE-AM003

Puerarin

ALPE-AM004

Synephrine

ALPE-AM005

Rutin

ALPE-AM006

Hesperetin

ALPE-AM007

Salicin

ALPE-AM008

Piperine

ALPE-AM009

Kaempferol

ALPE-AM010

Shikimic Acid

ALPE-AM011

Osthole

ALPE-AM012

Polydatin

ALPE-AM013

Amygdalin

ALPE-AM014

Sophoricoside

ALPE-AM015

Quercetin

ALPE-AM016

Aloe Emodin

ALPE-AM017

Resveratrol

CAS: 501-36-0

Specification: 50%, 98%

Antioxidative research, anti-inflammatory pathways, SIRT1 activation studies, cardiovascular research models.

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Luteolin

CAS: 491-70-3

Specification: 98%

Anti-inflammatory assays, kinase inhibition research, neuroprotective mechanism studies.

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Naringenin

CAS: 480-41-1

Specification: 98%

Metabolic modulation, hepatic protection research, antioxidant evaluation.

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Puerarin

CAS: 3681-99-0

Specification: 98%

Cardiovascular research, glucose metabolism studies, traditional medicine mechanism studies.

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Synephrine

CAS: 94-07-5

Specification: 98%

Adrenergic receptor studies, metabolic rate research, weight-management formulations.

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Rutin

CAS: 153-18-4

Specification: 95%

Capillary protection, antioxidant studies, formulation development.

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Hesperetin

CAS: 520-33-2

Specification: 90%, 92%, 95%, 98%

Citrus-derived flavonoid used in vascular, metabolic syndrome, and antioxidant studies.

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Salicin

CAS: 138-52-3

Specification: 98%

Analgesic/anti-inflammatory model studies, natural product derivative development.

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Piperine

CAS: 94-62-2

Specification: 50%-99%

Bioavailability enhancement, metabolic enzyme modulation, absorption mechanism studies.

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Kaempferol

CAS: 520-18-3

Specification: ≥98%

Anti-inflammatory signaling studies, cancer research models, oxidative stress analysis.

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Shikimic Acid

CAS: 138-59-0

Specification: 98%

Precursor pathway analysis (shikimate pathway), antiviral research, synthetic intermediate for pharmaceutical development.

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Osthole

CAS: 484-12-8

Specification: 98%

Anti-inflammatory mechanisms, neuroprotection studies, agricultural bioactivity assays.

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Polydatin

CAS: 65914-17-2

Specification: 98%

SIRT-related research, antioxidant pathways, natural pharmacology studies.

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Amygdalin

CAS: 29883-15-6

Specification: 98%, 99%

Botanical glycoside metabolism research, enzymatic hydrolysis studies.

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Sophoricoside

CAS: 152-95-4

Specification: ≥98%

Estrogenic pathway research, anti-inflammatory assays, flavonoid metabolism studies.

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Quercetin

CAS: 117-39-5

Specification: 95%/98%

Antioxidant profiling, enzyme inhibition studies, metabolic research.

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Aloe Emodin

CAS: 481-72-1

Specification: ≥95%

Laxative mechanism research, anticancer activity screening, photobiology applications.

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*This product line is for research use only and is not intended for direct human or animal consumption, as a dietary supplement, or as a drug. Please confirm compliance with local regulations and intended use before ordering. Alfa Chemistry assumes no legal responsibility for non-research use..

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From resveratrol to quercetin, hesperetin, synephrine and more — find all major plant actives in high purity, ready for laboratory applications.

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Plant active monomers provide model compounds with reproducible purity for diverse laboratory studies:

Pharmacology & Drug Mechanism Studies

Plant active monomers enable controlled evaluation of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, neuroprotective, and metabolic activities. Their defined structures help clarify signaling pathways, receptor interactions, enzyme modulation, and biomolecular responses in preclinical pharmacology models.

Natural Product–Based Drug Discovery

These monomers serve as reliable chemical templates for lead identification, SAR optimization, and structural modification. Their diverse bioactivities allow researchers to assess molecular targets, improve pharmacophores, and explore natural product scaffolds for next-generation therapeutic candidates.

Analytical Reference Standards

High-purity plant monomers support quantitative HPLC method development, fingerprint analysis, and metabolomics profiling. Their reproducible purity makes them ideal as calibration standards, ensuring accuracy in quality control studies, compound identification, and validation of analytical workflows.

Nutraceutical & Functional Food Research

Plant active monomers help researchers evaluate the health-promoting potential of botanical ingredients, including antioxidant activity, metabolic regulation, anti-inflammatory functions, and cellular protection. They are essential tools for understanding efficacy, bioavailability, and mechanism of functional food components.

Cosmetics & Personal Care Ingredient Studies

Botanical monomers are widely used to examine skin-brightening effects, photoprotective activity, antioxidant performance, and anti-aging pathways. They support research on collagen protection, melanin regulation, and cellular resilience, aiding the development of evidence-based cosmetic formulations.

Agricultural Bioactive Screening

Plant-derived monomers provide model compounds for studying eco-friendly biopesticides, plant growth regulators, and stress-response modulators. Their distinct biological activities enable assessment of antifungal, insecticidal, or herbicidal potential, supporting sustainable agricultural innovation.

How to Buy Plant Active Monomer Online from Alfa Chemistry

Alfa Chemistry provides an efficient and convenient online purchasing experience for plant-derived active monomers, ensuring that researchers can obtain high-purity compounds efficiently and with confidence.

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Select purity, specification, and package size

Request COA, MSDS, or product documentation (available upon request)

Place orders directly through our website or contact our sales team

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What Success Stories Can We Share?

Explore some of our success stories to see how our insights can help you achieve your next breakthrough.

Case 1: Public University Pharmacology Department Uses Resveratrol to Model SIRT1-Mediated Anti-Inflammatory Response

Purchased Product: Resveratrol, 98%, HPLC (CAS 501-36-0)

The research team was conducting a study on SIRT1/NF-κB pathway modulation using human macrophage lines. They required a high-purity polyphenol with stable batch-to-batch quality to establish a reproducible inflammatory inhibition model. Resveratrol from Alfa Chemistry was applied at 5–40 μM concentration ranges to evaluate downstream cytokine expression (TNF-α, IL-6) and compare pathway activation under oxidative stress conditions. The compound's purity allowed the team to generate clean baseline controls, improve assay reproducibility, and produce high-quality Western blot and qPCR results. This dataset later supported a manuscript on natural anti-inflammatory modulators prepared by the group.

"Alfa Chemistry's resveratrol showed excellent consistency across experiments. The purity and stability significantly reduced our variability in NF-κB assays, making it a reliable standard for our signaling pathway research."

Case 2 – Early-stage Biotech Company (Nutraceutical R&D) Uses Piperine to Study CYP3A4 and P-gp Inhibition for Bioavailability Enhancement

Purchased Product: Piperine, 95% & 98%, HPLC (CAS 94-62-2)

The startup was exploring botanical enhancers that improve absorption of hydrophobic drug candidates. Piperine was chosen for its known CYP3A4 inhibition and P-gp efflux modulation. Researchers conducted a tiered analysis using two purity levels to study concentration-dependent effect differences. Piperine was evaluated at 1–50 μM in microsomal stability assays and Caco-2 permeability models, where its inhibitory activity significantly increased intracellular retention of testing compounds. Access to multiple purities enabled the team to distinguish primary pharmacological effects from purity-related variability.

"The availability of different grades of piperine was extremely helpful. Alfa Chemistry's documentation and HPLC data allowed us to design cleaner permeability studies. The reproducibility we achieved exceeded our expectations for natural compounds."

Case 3: Agricultural Research Institute Screens Osthole as a Lead Botanical Pesticide Candidate

Purchased Product: Osthole, 98%, HPLC (CAS 484-12-8)

The institute aimed to identify eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic pesticides. Researchers used osthole to evaluate antifungal and insect-deterrent activity in controlled greenhouse assays. The compound was applied at 50–400 ppm against major crop pathogens, including Fusarium oxysporum and Botrytis cinerea. High-purity osthole ensured clean interpretation of biological activity without interference from impurities. The team also assessed phytotoxicity and compound stability under UV exposure to determine potential use in field formulations. Osthole's strong activity profile qualified it as a candidate for further structure optimization.

"Compared to other suppliers, Alfa Chemistry provided the most reliable purity and analytical transparency. This allowed our team to quickly differentiate true biological activity from noise. The compound performed exceptionally well in our antifungal models."

Integrated Support Services — From Monomer Sourcing to Research Applications

Alfa Chemistry provides comprehensive support to researchers, from sourcing high-purity plant active monomers to assisting experimental applications.

OEM Services

We offer custom packaging, labeling, and small-batch options to help researchers quickly acquire plant active monomers with secure, traceable delivery.

Custom Products

Tailored monomer compositions are available based on research requirements, including adjusted purity levels, blended actives, or specialized chemical modifications.

Custom Formulations

Our formulation team optimizes monomer solutions, solvents, and stabilizers to suit target experiments, providing guidance and sample preparation support.

Active Ingredient Analysis

We provide HPLC, MS, and purity verification, as well as bioactivity profiling, antioxidant testing, and heavy metal screening to ensure reliable experimental data.

Comprehensive Testing

Includes solubility assessment, stability studies, microbial checks, and compatibility evaluations, supporting reproducible research and data integrity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should plant active monomers be stored to maintain stability?

Most monomers are light-sensitive and hygroscopic. Store powders in airtight containers at -20°C or as recommended in the COA. Solutions should be kept refrigerated or frozen, avoiding repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Can Alfa Chemistry provide analytical support for method development?

Absolutely. We can provide HPLC chromatograms, UV spectra, and solubility data to support method validation, quantitative analysis, or metabolomic profiling for your plant monomer studies.

Are there any solubility guidelines for hydrophobic monomers?

Yes. Hydrophobic monomers like piperine or osthole may require DMSO or ethanol as solvents. We provide solubility notes and recommended concentrations to minimize precipitation and maintain bioactivity in assays.

Can I purchase small-scale samples for initial screening?

Yes. Alfa Chemistry supports pilot-scale orders, enabling researchers to evaluate activity and compatibility before committing to larger quantities for full experiments.

Can plant active monomers be used in combination studies?

Yes. Many researchers combine flavonoids, polyphenols, or alkaloids to study synergistic effects, pathway crosstalk, or additive antioxidant activity. We can provide compatibility notes and solvent recommendations for multi-compound studies.

Does Alfa Chemistry offer technical consultation for experimental design?

Yes. Our technical support team can advise on compound selection, dosage, stability, and assay setup to help researchers maximize reproducibility and interpret bioactivity results effectively.

Is bulk supply or long-term procurement available for ongoing research projects?

Yes, Alfa Chemistry can provide stable long-term supply and bulk quantities, ensuring consistency across multiple experiments.

*If you have further questions, please contact our support team.

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Plant Active Monomers – High-Purity Botanical Compounds for Advanced Research

What Are Plant Active Monomers?

Why Choose Alfa Chemistry to Buy Active Monomer Online?

Wide Portfolio of Botanical Active Ingredients

High Purity (Up to 99%) & HPLC-Verified Quality

Suitable for Diverse Research Applications

Global Supply Capability

Looking for a Specific Monomer? Check Our Full Product Selection

Resveratrol

Luteolin

Naringenin

Puerarin

Synephrine

Rutin

Hesperetin

Salicin

Piperine

Kaempferol

Shikimic Acid

Osthole

Polydatin

Amygdalin

Sophoricoside

Quercetin

Aloe Emodin

Your One-Stop Source for Research-Grade Plant Active Monomers

Looking for Application Ideas? Start Here.

How to Buy Plant Active Monomer Online from Alfa Chemistry

What Success Stories Can We Share?

Case 1: Public University Pharmacology Department Uses Resveratrol to Model SIRT1-Mediated Anti-Inflammatory Response

Case 2 – Early-stage Biotech Company (Nutraceutical R&D) Uses Piperine to Study CYP3A4 and P-gp Inhibition for Bioavailability Enhancement

Case 3: Agricultural Research Institute Screens Osthole as a Lead Botanical Pesticide Candidate

Integrated Support Services — From Monomer Sourcing to Research Applications

Featured Categories

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Resources

How to Evaluate the Quality and Suitability of Plant Active Monomers

How to Use Plant Active Monomers in Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) Research

A Comprehensive Guide to Selecting and Purchasing High-Purity Active Monomers

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