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Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring > Oxepins
Polycyclic Compounds > Macrocyclic Compounds > Ethers, Cyclic > Oxepins
Organic Chemicals > Ethers > Ethers, Cyclic > Oxepins

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Oxepins  

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  • Oxepene
  • Oxepenes
  • Oxepin

Scope note

  • Compounds based on a 7-membered heterocyclic ring including an oxygen. They can be considered a medium ring ether. A natural source is the MONTANOA plant genus. Some dibenzo-dioxepins, called depsidones, are found in GARCINIA plants.

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