Compound Monograph
Pimaric acid
A tricyclic diterpene resin acid characteristic of pine and conifer resins.
Classification
Pimaric 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)
Pimaric acid is one of the diterpenes, found in Pine.