homocyclic

9.9

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

adjective
/ˌhoʊmoʊˈsaɪklɪk/

Specialized

: homocíclico

In organic chemistry, homocyclic rings are composed entirely of carbon atoms.

Examples

Chemists distinguish between homocyclic and heterocyclic compounds when classifying ring structures.
Benzene is a classic example of a homocyclic compound.
Benzene is a classic example of a homocyclic aromatic compound.
Many homocyclic compounds are used in organic chemistry.
Benzene is a classic example of a homocyclic aromatic compound.
Chemists distinguish between homocyclic and heterocyclic compounds when classifying ring structures.
In organic chemistry, homocyclic rings are composed entirely of carbon atoms.

Synonyms

carbocyclic

vshomocyclic

Specialized

1 9.9

A chemical with a ring made only of carbon atoms

is broader, covering rings of the same element not only carbon

isocyclic

vshomocyclic

Specialized

9.9

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

focuses on atoms being the same chemical element rather than the same type

Surface Forms

homocyclic positive

Morphology

homocyclic = cyclic (semi-transparent) = homo + cycl + ic

The prefix 'homo-' indicates sameness, and 'cyclic' refers to a cycle, but the specific chemical context may not be obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Homocyclic comes from the parts homo- meaning 'same' and cyclic (from cycle) meaning 'ring' or 'circle'. So a homocyclic compound has a ring made of the 'same' atoms, for example a ring made only of carbon atoms like benzene.