lactone
/ˈlæktoʊn/
noun
- A type of chemical compound formed from an acid and an alcohol within the same molecule, often found in natural substances and used in flavors, fragrances, and medicines.
- Chemists synthesized a new lactone for use in a perfume.
- Some antibiotics contain a lactone ring in their structure.
- The fruity smell of peaches comes from a natural lactone.