Iridoids

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013214",
  "term": "Iridoids",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of monoterpenoids characterized by a cyclopentanopyran skeleton, which is derived from the cyclization of geraniol. These compounds are widespread in many plant families and serve as defensive agents against herbivores or pathogens. The basic iridoid structure is based on the iridomyrmecin or isoiridomyrmecin skeletons, first isolated from ants of the genus Iridomyrmex.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "monoterpenoids"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1344 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/iridoids/"
}