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Terpenoid vs Meroterpene - What's the difference?

terpenoid | meroterpene |

In organic chemistry terms the difference between terpenoid and meroterpene

is that terpenoid is a very large class of naturally occurring and synthetic organic compounds formally derived from the hydrocarbon isoprene; they include many volatile compounds used in perfume and food flavours, turpentine, the steroids, the carotene pigments and rubber while meroterpene is any compound, including many natural products, having a partial terpenoid structure.

terpenoid

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Noun

(en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) A very large class of naturally occurring and synthetic organic compounds formally derived from the hydrocarbon isoprene; they include many volatile compounds used in perfume and food flavours, turpentine, the steroids, the carotene pigments and rubber.

    • Related terms

    * terpene * hemiterpenoid * monoterpenoid * sesquiterpenoid * diterpenoid * sesterterpenoid * triterpenoid * tetraterpenoid * polyterpenoid

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    meroterpene

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) Any compound, including many natural products, having a partial terpenoid structure