isoprenoid

Japanese: isoprenoid
isoprenoid

...A general term for hydrocarbons and their derivatives consisting of polymers (C 5 H 8 ) n with isoprene C 5 H 8 as the structural unit. Also called terpenoids and isoprenoids. A typical example is the essential oils that are the aromatic components of plants, and many pigments, resins, and gums are all formally included in the terpene category.

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Japanese:

…イソプレンC5H8を構成単位とする重合体(C5H8)nからなる炭化水素およびその誘導体の総称。テルペノイドterpenoid,イソプレノイドisoprenoidとも呼ばれる。代表的なものは植物の香気成分の精油であり,多くの色素,樹脂,ゴム質もすべて形式的にはテルペンに含める。…

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