Compound Monograph
Nortriterpenoids
Degraded triterpenoids lacking one or more carbons, reported in suma (Pfaffia).
Classification
Nortriterpenoids are 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)
Nortriterpenoids are triterpenes, found in Suma.