Compounds are unnecessary unless you are dealing with a rim defect that negates the ability to tension 1-2 spokes.
Sounds like you ran out of threads before proper tensioning could be achieved - or the threads weren't lubed to begin with or both.
Long as proper tension is achieved - it'll hold.
All too often, compounds, "glues", loc-whatevers, are used by wheelbuilders to hide their poor tensioning skills just long enough to blame the spokes when they do eventually break.
Phil Tenacious oil for example will do just fine for lubing spoke threads - even Park grease will do fine as well.
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