Compound Monograph
Friedelin
A pentacyclic triterpene ketone found in eleuthero.
Classification
Friedelin 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)
Friedelin is one of the triterpenes, found in Eleuthero Root.