Heterocyclic (Noun)
Meaning
A compound containing a heterocyclic ring.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The drug's effectiveness was attributed to its structure, which included a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen and sulfur atoms.
- Caffeine is a well-known heterocyclic compound that contains a nitrogen atom in its ring structure.
- The team of researchers synthesized a new heterocyclic compound with potential applications in the treatment of cancer.
- The heterocyclic ring in the molecule was responsible for its unique optical properties.
- The compound's unusual reactivity was due to the presence of a heterocyclic ring with multiple nitrogen atoms.