Compound Monograph
Levopimaric acid
A diterpene resin acid found in pine oleoresin, a major component of conifer rosin.
Classification
Levopimaric 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)
Levopimaric acid is one of the diterpenes, found in Pine.