annulene
See also: annulène
English edit
Noun edit
annulene (plural annulenes)
- (organic chemistry) Any monocyclic hydrocarbon, of general formula CnHn (where n is even), or CnHn+1 (where n is odd).
Usage notes edit
If n is greater than 6 (benzene) they are named [n]annulene e.g. [9]annulene.