Estrone tetraacetylglucoside
Estrone tetraacetylglucoside
Estrone tetraacetylglucoside (pronunciation: es-trone tet-ra-ac-et-yl-glu-co-side) is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of organic compounds known as steroids and steroid derivatives. It is a specific type of glucoside where the sugar component is glucose and the non-sugar component, known as the aglycone, is estrone.
Etymology
The term 'Estrone tetraacetylglucoside' is derived from its chemical structure. 'Estrone' refers to the aglycone part of the molecule, which is a type of estrogen hormone. 'Tetraacetyl' indicates that there are four acetyl groups attached to the molecule. 'Glucoside' refers to the presence of a glucose molecule.
Related Terms
- Estrone: A naturally occurring estrogen hormone.
- Glucoside: A type of glycoside where the sugar component is glucose.
- Tetraacetyl: A chemical term indicating the presence of four acetyl groups in a molecule.
- Steroids: A large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure.
- Glucose: A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Estrone tetraacetylglucoside
- Wikipedia's article - Estrone tetraacetylglucoside
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