isoionone

/aɪsoʊˈɪənəʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of unsaturated hydrocarbon, specifically a tricyclic sesquiterpene.

“The research team isolated a compound with the chemical name isoionone, which played a crucial role in the development of new skincare products.”

Synonyms

  • sesquiterpene
  • tricyclic hydrocarbon

Antonyms

  • polycyclic compound
  • saturated hydrocarbon