Compound Monograph

Isopimaric acid

A diterpene resin acid found in pine, a component of conifer oleoresin.

Classification

Isopimaric 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)

Isopimaric acid is one of the diterpenes, found in Pine.