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| In organic chemistry, a ''cyclic'' ] is one in which a series of carbon atoms are connected together to form a loop or ring. ] is a well known example. | In organic chemistry, a ''cyclic'' ] is one in which a series of carbon atoms are connected together to form a loop or ring. ] 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. | |||
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| * {{MeshName|Polycyclic+Compounds}} | |||
| * {{MeshName|Macrocyclic+Compounds}} | |||
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In organic chemistry, a cyclic organic 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
External links
- Polycyclic+Compounds at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
- Macrocyclic+Compounds at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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