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Heterocycle vs Oxanthrene - What's the difference?

heterocycle | oxanthrene |

As nouns the difference between heterocycle and oxanthrene

is that heterocycle is a heterocyclic compound or ring while oxanthrene is the tricyclic heterocycle consisting of two benzene rings fused to that of a dioxin ring.

heterocycle

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) A heterocyclic compound or ring.

    • Related terms

    *heterocyclic

    oxanthrene

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic compound) The tricyclic heterocycle consisting of two benzene rings fused to that of a dioxin ring