cyclopentanone

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What does cyclopentanone mean?

The cyclic ketone derived from cyclopentane by formal replacement of two hydrogen atoms by an oxygen atom; any derivative of this compound

Where does cyclopentanone come from?

Etymology tree English cyclopentane German Ketonbor. English ketone English -one English cyclopentanone From cyclopentane + -one.

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