Chemical Substance - Thymoquinone

NHPID name:
Thymoquinone

Reference:
DNP

Proper name(s):
2-Methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione

Common name(s):
Thymoquinone

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Schedule 1:
Isolate

CAS registry number:
490-91-5


Source material:
Nigella sativa   ( Parts: Seed )



Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD