Flavones

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004480",
  "term": "Flavones",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of flavonoid compound featuring a C6-C3-C6 carbon framework, where the central C3 unit forms a chromone ring system. This structure includes a double bond between positions 2 and 3, and a carbonyl group at position 4. Flavones are widely distributed in the plant kingdom and contribute to plant pigmentation.",
  "subject": "Chemical Nomenclature and Structure Representation",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2018, 90, 1429. 'Nomenclature of flavonoids (IUPAC Recommendations 2017)' on page 1432 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2013-0919)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/flavones/"
}