morpholin

/mɔrˈfoʊlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a six-membered nitrogen heterocycle in which the two carbon-nitrogen bonds are adjacent

“The chemist synthesized a compound containing a morpholin ring.”

2. adjective

relating to or resembling a morpholin

“The morpholin structure was a key feature of the new drug molecule.”

Synonyms

  • heterocycle
  • nitrogen ring

Antonyms

  • aliphatic
  • saturated