Compound degradation refers to the process by which compounds or molecules break down or degrade over time. This can occur due to various factors such as exposure to light, heat, or chemical reactions in the environment. Understanding compound degradation is important in fields such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and environmental science, as it can affect the effectiveness and stability of compounds. Researchers study compound degradation to better understand how and why compounds degrade, and to develop strategies to prevent or slow down degradation processes. This research may involve analyzing degradation pathways, identifying degradation products, and evaluating the impact of degradation on the compound's properties and activities.