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alicyclic

alicyclic

9.9
Having rings of carbon atoms that are not aromatic, like cyclohexane
  • adjective
  • /ˌælɪˈsaɪklɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : alicíclico
  • Unlike benzene, alicyclic compounds do not have delocalized electrons in their rings.

Examples

  • Cyclohexane is an example of an alicyclic compound.

  • In organic chemistry, alicyclic compounds are characterized by ring structures without aromaticity.

  • Cyclohexane is a classic example of an alicyclic compound found in organic chemistry.

  • Many natural products contain alicyclic structures that are important for their biological activity.

  • Many alicyclic compounds are used in pharmaceuticals.

  • Cyclohexane is a classic example of an alicyclic compound used in organic chemistry.

  • Many natural products contain important alicyclic structures that contribute to their biological activity.

Compounds

alicyclic compound
  • Specialized
8.3

A carbon molecule in which the atoms form a ring that is not aromatic

Surface Forms

alicyclic positive

Morphology

alicyclic = cyclic (opaque) = ali + cyclic

The prefix 'ali-' does not transparently convey the meaning of 'non-aromatic' to learners.

Etymology

The word alicyclic joins ali-, from aliphatic meaning 'not aromatic', and cyclic, from 'cycle' meaning 'ring'. So an alicyclic compound is a ring-shaped compound that is not aromatic.