Compound Monograph
Triterpenol alcohols
Triterpenol alcohols are hydroxyl-bearing triterpenoids (triterpene alcohols) reported in calendula and other plants.
Classification
Triterpenol alcohols 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)
Triterpenol alcohols are triterpenes, found in Calendula.