oxycymene (Meaning)
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oxycymene (n.)
Hydroxy cymene. Same as Carvacrol.
Synonyms & Antonyms of oxycymene
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
oxycymene Sentence Examples
- Oxycymene, an aromatic hydrocarbon, is commonly found in wood and essential oils.
- The characteristic odor of cumin seeds is attributed to the presence of oxycymene.
- Oxycymene is produced through the cyclization of myrcene, a terpene found in plants.
- The solubility of oxycymene in water is negligible, but it is highly soluble in organic solvents.
- The high octanol-water partition coefficient of oxycymene suggests its lipophilic nature.
- Oxycymene has weak antimicrobial and antifungal properties against certain microorganisms.
- The presence of oxycymene in food may contribute to its sensory qualities and oxidative stability.
- Extraction techniques such as steam distillation and solvent extraction are used to obtain oxycymene from natural sources.
- The synthesis of oxycymene via organic reactions is possible using various methodologies.
- Oxycymene is an important starting material for the production of fine chemicals and fragrances.
FAQs About the word oxycymene
Hydroxy cymene. Same as Carvacrol.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Oxycymene, an aromatic hydrocarbon, is commonly found in wood and essential oils.
The characteristic odor of cumin seeds is attributed to the presence of oxycymene.
Oxycymene is produced through the cyclization of myrcene, a terpene found in plants.
The solubility of oxycymene in water is negligible, but it is highly soluble in organic solvents.
