Compound Monograph

Loganic acid

An iridoid glycoside found in cat's claw, a biosynthetic precursor to many indole alkaloids.

Classification

Loganic acid is one of the iridoids, 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)

Loganic acid is one of the iridoids, found in Cat's Claw.