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Organic Chemicals > Amides > Lactams > Lactams, Macrocyclic
Polycyclic Compounds > Macrocyclic Compounds > Lactams, Macrocyclic

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Lactams, Macrocyclic  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • LACTAM-forming compounds with a ring size of approximately 1-3 dozen atoms. A group of LACTAMS with an aliphatic ansa chain which is linked to a BENZENE or naphthalene chromophore. Included are RIFAMYCINS, naphthomycins, geldanamycins, streptovaricins, and maytansinoids.

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  • Macrocyclic Lactams

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-DVTR5VXW-G

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