Cyclic Compound

Name:
Cyclic Compound
Detailed information:
An organic compound whose structure is characterized by one or more closed rings, it may be mono-, bi-, tri-, or polycyclic depending on the number of rings present. There are three major groups of cyclic compounds: (1) alicyclic, (2) aromatic (also called arene), and (3) heterocyclic. For more detailed information, consult specific entries.