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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