monocyclic

Zerumbone is a natural monocyclic sesquiterpene first isolated from rhizomes of the wild ginger Z. zerumbet.It has also been shown to have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, contributing to immunomodulatory and hepatoprotective effects.

(-)-Carveol ((-)-Carveol, mixture of isomers), mixture of isomers is a monocyclic monoterpenic alcohol, present in essential oils of plant species such as Cymbopogon giganteus, Illicium pachyphyllum and in spices such as Carum carvi (cumin).

Sartorypyrone A (20-O-Acetylsartorypyrone D) is a monocyclic sesquiterpene compound isolated from the soil fungus Neosartorya fischeri. This compound exhibits in vitro growth inhibitory activity against the MCF-7, NCI-H460, and A375-C5 cell lines, indicating its potential as an anticancer agent.

(-)-Verrucarol is a monocyclic trichothecene sesquiterpene and a hydrolysis product of natural Verrucarin A. It is utilized for cancer research.