Compound Monograph
Alpha-resinic acid
A resin-acid constituent reported in muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides); its precise structure is not well defined in the literature.
Classification
Alpha-resinic acid is one of the diterpenes, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Alpha-resinic acid is one of the diterpenes, found in Muira Puama.