Lactone
Full definition of 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
Greek prefixes indicate the ring size e.g. α- 3-membered, β- 4-membered