pyridone
noun
pyr·i·done
ˈpirəˌdōn
plural -s
: any of several isomeric carbonyl compounds C5H5NO derived from pyridine: such as
a
: the crystalline alpha isomer
called also 2-pyridone, {rom}2(1H){/rom}-pyridone
b
: the crystalline gamma isomer
called also 4-pyridone, {rom}4(1H){/rom}-pyridone
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“Pyridone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyridone. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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