Compound Monograph
Diterpene diketones
Diketone-bearing diterpenoids, such as tanshinone-related compounds, reported in dan shen.
Classification
Diterpene diketones 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 diketones are diterpenes, found in Dan Shen.