lactone (Meaning)
lactone (n.)
One of a series of organic compounds, regarded as anhydrides of certain hydroxy acids. In general, they are colorless liquids, having a weak aromatic odor. They are so called because the typical lactone is derived from lactic acid.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lactone
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lactone Sentence Examples
- Terpene lactones are natural polycyclic compounds found in plants, and some are used in the production of pharmaceuticals.
- Macrolides are a group of lactone-containing antibiotics produced by bacteria and used to treat bacterial infections.
- A lactone is a cyclic ester formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol.
- Caprolactone is a lactone used in the production of biodegradable plastics, fibers, and coatings.
- Coumarins are a class of lactones that are found in many plants and have various pharmacological activities.
- Stevioside is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the stevia plant, and it is a diterpene glycoside that contains a lactone group.
- Tetrodotoxin is a potent neurotoxin that is produced by bacteria and found in the pufferfish, and it is a cyclic polyether lactone.
- Many lactones are used as fragrances and flavors in perfumes, cosmetics, and food products.
- Carfilzomib is a lactone-based proteasome inhibitor used to treat multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.
- Gibberellins are a group of plant hormones that are lactones and are essential for plant growth and development.
FAQs About the word lactone
One of a series of organic compounds, regarded as anhydrides of certain hydroxy acids. In general, they are colorless liquids, having a weak aromatic odor. They
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Terpene lactones are natural polycyclic compounds found in plants, and some are used in the production of pharmaceuticals.
Macrolides are a group of lactone-containing antibiotics produced by bacteria and used to treat bacterial infections.
A lactone is a cyclic ester formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol.
Caprolactone is a lactone used in the production of biodegradable plastics, fibers, and coatings.
