acyclic terpene
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acyclic terpene — Chem. See under terpene (def. 2) … Useful english dictionary
terpene — terpeneless, adj. terpenic /terr pee nik/, adj. /terr peen/, n. Chem. 1. (originally) any of a class of monocyclic hydrocarbons of the formula C10H16, obtained from plants. 2. this class or any of its oxygenated derivatives, any hydrocarbon from… … Universalium
Terpene — Many terpenes are derived commercially from conifer resins, such as those made by this pine. Terpenes ( / … Wikipedia
terpene — One of a class of hydrocarbons with an empirical formula of C10H16, occurring in essential oils and resins. Acyclic terpenes may be regarded as isomers and polymers of isoprene units; cyclic forms include menthane, bornane, and camphene. Terpenes … Medical dictionary
Ocimene — IUPAC name α: 3,7 dimethyl 1,3,7 octatriene β: 3,7 dimethyl 1,3,6 octatriene … Wikipedia
myrcene — ˈmərˌsēn, sə̇n noun ( s) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary myrcia (oil) + ene : a liquid acyclic terpene hydrocarbon C10H16 that is isomeric with ocimene, occurs in bay oil, hop oil, and other essential oils, and polymerizes readily … Useful english dictionary
ocimene — ˈäsəˌmēn noun ( s) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary ocim (from New Latin Ocimum) + ene : an acyclic terpene hydrocarbon C10H16 that occurs in several essential oils (as basil oil) and that resinifies readily in air and isomerizes on … Useful english dictionary
isoprenoid — /uy seuh pree noyd/, adj. Chem. pertaining to, derived from, or similar to isoprene. [1955 60; ISOPRENE + OID] * * * or terpene Class of organic compounds made up of two or more structural units derived from isoprene. Isoprene is a five carbon… … Universalium
Sesquiterpene — Sesquiterpenes are a class of terpenes that consist of three isoprene units and have the molecular formula C15H24. Like monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes may be acyclic or contain rings, including many unique combinations. Biochemical modifications… … Wikipedia
Wilkinson's catalyst — Chembox new ImageFile = Wilkinson s catalyst 2D.png ImageSize = 200px ImageName = Wilkinson s catalyst ImageFile1 = Wilkinson s catalyst no hydrogens 3D balls.png ImageSize1 = 120px ImageName1 = Wilkinson s catalyst ImageFile2 = Wilkinson s… … Wikipedia
