Compound Monograph
Crataegolic acid
A pentacyclic triterpene acid (maslinic acid) found in hawthorn (Crataegus).
Classification
Crataegolic acid is one of the triterpenes, 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)
Crataegolic acid is one of the triterpenes, found in Hawthorn.