LACTONE

Noun

lactone (plural lactones)

(organic chemistry) A cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid.

Usage notes

• Greek prefixes indicate the ring size e.g. α- 3-membered, β- 4-membered

Anagrams

• octenal

Source: Wiktionary

Lac"tone, n. (Chem.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition