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Macrocyclic vs Exaltolide - What's the difference?

macrocyclic | exaltolide |

As an adjective macrocyclic

is (chemistry|of an organic compound) having a closed ring of more than about twelve atoms.

As a noun exaltolide is

(organic compound) the macrocyclic lactone, pentadecalactone , having fifteen carbon atoms; it has a musky scent, similar to exaltone.

macrocyclic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (chemistry, of an organic compound) having a closed ring of more than about twelve atoms
  • (chemistry) of, or relating to a macrocycle

    • exaltolide

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (organic compound) The macrocyclic lactone, pentadecalactone , having fifteen carbon atoms; it has a musky scent, similar to exaltone