Classification of Terpenoids
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Most natural terpenoid hydrocarbons have the general formula (C5H8)n. They can be classified on the basis of number of carbon atoms present in the structure.
CLASSIFICATION OF TERPENOIDS
Most natural terpenoid hydrocarbons have the general formula
(C5H8)n. They can be classified on the basis
of number of carbon atoms present in the structure.
Table : Classification of Terpenoids
Each class can be further subdivided into subclasses
according to the number of rings present in the structure.
1. Acyclic Terpenoids: They contain
open structure.
2. Monocyclic Terpenoids: They contain
one ring in the structure.
3. Bicyclic Terpenoids: They contain
two rings in the structure.
4. Tricyclic Terpenoids: They contain
three rings in the structure.
5. Tetracyclic Terpenoids: They contain
four rings in the structure.
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