Cyclophane Definition

noun

(organic chemistry) A hydrocarbon consisting an aromatic unit (typically a benzene ring) and an aliphatic chain that forms a bridge between two positions of the aromatic ring; more complex derivatives (the superphanes) with multiple aromatic units and bridges forming cagelike structures are known.

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(organic chemistry) Any cyclic structure used as a base phane in the nomenclature of complex organic compounds.

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Other Word Forms of Cyclophane

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Singular:
cyclophane
Plural:
cyclophanes

Origin of Cyclophane

  • cyclo- +‎ phane

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