pyrazoline

/pɪˈræzəliːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A class of heterocyclic compounds that contain a five-membered ring with one nitrogen atom and two carbon-carbon double bonds.

“The researcher specialized in the synthesis of pyrazolines and their potential applications in medicine.”

2. noun

A type of cyclic compound with a five-membered ring containing one nitrogen atom and two carbon-carbon double bonds.

“Pyrazolines have been found to exhibit unique optical properties that make them useful in spectroscopy.”

3. chemistry

A class of heterocyclic compounds containing a five-membered ring with one nitrogen atom and two carbon-carbon double bonds.

“The pyrazoline ring system is a common motif in organic chemistry.”

Synonyms

  • pyrazolidine
  • pyrazoline ring

Antonyms

  • five-membered ring
  • heterocyclic compound