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carbocyclic

carbocyclic

1 9.9
A chemical with a ring made only of carbon atoms
  • adjective
  • /ˌkɑːrboʊˈsaɪklɪk/
  • Specialized
: carbocíclico
  • Benzene is a common example of a carbocyclic compound.

Examples

  • The synthesis focused on creating carbocyclic rings to increase molecular stability.

  • Many carbocyclic compounds are used in pharmaceuticals.

  • Benzene is an example of a carbocyclic compound found in organic chemistry.

  • Researchers discovered a new carbocyclic antibiotic with promising properties.

  • Benzene is an example of a carbocyclic compound found in organic chemistry.

  • Researchers discovered a new carbocyclic antibiotic with promising properties.

  • The synthesis focused on creating carbocyclic rings to increase molecular stability.

Synonyms

homocyclic
vscarbocyclic
  • Specialized
9.9

A molecule with a ring made only of the same atoms, usually carbon

is specific to rings made only of carbon atoms rather than any element
isocyclic
vscarbocyclic
  • Specialized
9.9

A molecule that has a closed ring of the same kind of atom, usually all carbon, like benzene

is limited to rings composed only of carbon atoms not other kinds

Surface Forms

carbocyclic positive

Morphology

carbocyclic = cyclic (semi-transparent) = carbo + cyclic

The prefix 'carbo-' denotes carbon (a chemistry-specific combining form) while 'cyclic' is clear, so the combined meaning requires domain knowledge.

Etymology

Carbocyclic comes from carbo- meaning 'carbon' and -cyclic meaning 'ring' or 'circle', like the 'cycle' in bicycle. So a carbocyclic compound is a compound with a ring made only of carbon atoms.