Compound Monograph

Diterpene alcohols

A class of diterpenoid alcohols such as cafestol and kahweol present in coffee.

Classification

Diterpene alcohols are 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)

Diterpene alcohols are diterpenes, found in Coffee.