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Learn about the characteristics and formation of various cyclic diterpenoids, including labdanes, abietanes, pimaranes, and kauranes. Understand the differences in methyl group equivalents and groups present in each type.
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Formation of cyclic diterpenoids • Acyclic diterpenoids are characterized by six methyl group equivalents including 5 2ndry, 1 primary methyl groups. • Labdanes are characterized by six methyl group equivalents including 3 3ry, 2 2ndry, 1 primary methyl groups. • Pimaranes and abietanes are characterized by five methyl group equivalents including 4 3ry and a vinyl group in pimaranes, 3 3ry and an isopropyl group in abietanes. • Kauranes are characterized by four methyl group equivalents including 3 3ry and 1 2ndry methyl groups.