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Betulin
General Description:
Betulin is a naturally occurring triterpene that is found in the bark of birch trees.
Aroma Description:
Betulin has a subtle, woody aroma.
Alternative Names:
Betulina
Lupeol
Lup-20(29)-en-3beta
D-alpha-Amyrin
Alternative Phytochemicals
Phytochemicals with alternative use cases
Betulinic acid
Description
Betulinic acid is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid compound found in the bark of white birch trees and other plants. It has shown various biological activities and therapeutic potential.
Ursolic acid
Description
Ursolic acid is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid found in various plants, particularly in the peel of fruits like apples and herbs like rosemary.
Related Plants
Plants related to Betulin
Birch trees
Latin Name:
Betula
Description of Appearance:
Birch trees are deciduous trees known for their distinctive bark that peels in paper-like layers, and their thin, delicate leaves that vary in shape and size depending on the species.
Common Names:
Birch trees
Betula trees
White trees
Paper Birch
Latin Name:
Betula papyrifera
Description of Appearance:
The Betula papyrifera, commonly known as the Paper Birch, is a medium-sized deciduous tree that typically has white bark that peels in thin, papery layers. The leaves are oval-shaped and green with toothed edges.
Common Names:
Paper Birch
Canoe Birch
American White Birch
Silver Birch
Latin Name:
Betula pendula
Description of Appearance:
The Betula pendula is a deciduous tree known for its distinctive white bark with black markings, slender branches, and delicate green leaves that turn yellow in autumn.
Common Names:
Silver Birch
European White Birch
