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Cyclic compound
Introduction
Overview
Overview
In organic chemistry, a cyclic compound is one in which a series of carbon atoms are connected together to form a loop or ring. Benzene is a well known example.
The term “polycyclic” is used when more than one ring is combined in a single molecule, and the term “macrocycle” is used for a ring containing more than a dozen atoms.
See also
See also
External links
External links
- Polycyclic+Compounds at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
- Macrocyclic+Compounds at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)