Compound Monograph

Ursane triterpenes

Ursane triterpenes are pentacyclic triterpenoids of the ursane skeleton, including ursolic acid, found in walnut and many plants.

Classification

Ursane triterpenes 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)

Ursane triterpenes are triterpenes, found in Walnut.