Compound Monograph
Isothankunic acid
A pentacyclic triterpene acid reported in gotu kola (Centella asiatica), related to thankunic acid.
Classification
Isothankunic 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)
Isothankunic acid is one of the triterpenes, found in Gotu Kola.