oxocine

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oxocine (plural oxocines)

  1. (organic chemistry) An unsaturated eight-membered heterocycle having seven carbon atoms, one oxygen atom and three double bonds

Usage notes[edit]

  • The analogous compounds with two, and one double bonds are termed tetrahydro- and dihydro- oxocines.
  • The analogous saturated compound is oxocane