Term: polyprenols
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.P04750

Definition:
A subgroup of prenols in which n in the general formula H–[CH2–C(CH3)=CH–CH2]n–OH is greater than 4.

Related Terms:
1) prenols (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.P04816).

Source: PAC, 1987, 59, 683. 'Nomenclature of prenols (Recommendations 1986)' on page 685 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198759050683)

Citation: 'polyprenols' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.P04750

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