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6-membered

6-membered

7.8
Having a ring of six atoms in its chemical structure
  • adjective
  • /sɪks ˈmɛmbərd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : de seis miembros
  • And so the six membered ring in a sugar is also referred to as a pyranose.

Examples

  • A molecule known as glucose contains a 6-membered ring, which is crucial for its energy storage capabilities.

  • And that thing is called a pyranose when it's a six membered ring, right?

  • The compound benzene features a 6-membered ring of carbon atoms that contributes to its unique chemical properties.

  • Many carbohydrates have 6-membered rings in their structure, making them essential for biological processes.

Synonyms

six-membered
vs6-membered
  • Specialized
7.1

A ring in a molecule that has six atoms like benzene

is written using a digit form for the number to name the same ring

How Many

8-membered
  • Specialized
8.4
7-membered
  • Specialized
8.3
6-membered
  • Specialized
7.8
5-membered
  • Specialized
8.0
4-membered
  • Specialized
8.9
3-membered
  • Specialized
9.6

Surface Forms

6-membered positive

Morphology

6-membered = member (semi-transparent) = 6 + member + ed

The meaning of 'membered' as having members is clear, but the specific chemical context may not be immediately obvious.

Etymology

6-Membered starts with the number and the common word member, so it literally means 'having six members'. A helpful image is a ring of six people holding hands — each person is like an 'atom' — and that is why 6-membered describes a chemical ring made of six atoms.