Cyclocholestane
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cyclocholestane is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any derivative of cholestane that has an extra ring, but especially 3,5-cyclocholestane in which ring-A is converted into a cyclopentane and a cyclopropane rings.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any derivative of cholestane that has an extra ring, but especially 3,5-cyclocholestane in which ring-A is converted into a cyclopentane and a cyclopropane rings.
Word Forms
- cyclocholestanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chlorocholestane, cyclosteroid, cholestene, cholestadienol, cholestane, bromocholestane.
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