Lactones

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006419",
  "term": "Lactones",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Cyclic esters formed by the intramolecular reaction of a hydroxyl group and a carboxylic acid group within the same molecule. They are characterized by a ring structure containing an ester linkage. The size of the ring is indicated by a Greek letter prefix, such as gamma-lactone for a five-membered ring.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "carboxylic acids",
    "esters"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1347 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lactones/"
}