Basic Information on Triterpenoids, Tetraterpenoids and Carotenoids
Chemical Nature of Triterpenoids: Triterpenoids are C30 compounds which are prepared from six isoprene units. They are widely distributed in the plant kingdom. They are present in either free state or as esters or glycosides. Classification of Triterepenoids: They are further classified as (i) Tetracyclic triterpenoids (ii) Pentacyclic triterpenoids Steroids are the degraded triterpenes. Triterpenes […]