Compound Monograph
Tetracyclic triterpene acids
Tetracyclic triterpene acids reported in frankincense, belonging to the boswellic acid-related triterpenes.
Classification
Tetracyclic triterpene acids 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)
Tetracyclic triterpene acids are triterpenes, found in Frankincense.