camphanone

/kæmfænaʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A camphanone is a type of organic compound, specifically a camphor derivative.

“The researcher studied the properties of camphanone in her latest paper.”

2. noun

In organic chemistry, camphanone is an intermediate compound used in the synthesis of other compounds.

“The chemist isolated camphanone as an essential intermediate in her reaction sequence.”

Synonyms

  • camphene
  • camphor