octaethylporphyrin en · NOUN
Etymology
From octaethyl + porphyrin
Meanings
- A synthetic porphyrin compound with eight ethyl groups on its ring structure. It forms a stable, aromatic macrocycle that can bind metals and is commonly used as a model system for studying hemelike chemistry.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| octaethylporphyrins | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| OEP | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |