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ansa compounds definition

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Benzene derivatives having para positions (or meta) bridged by a chain (commonly 10 to 12 atoms long) (Latin ansa, handle). By extension, any arene bridged by a chain constrained to lie over one of the two faces of the arene. Cf. cyclophanes.


See also:

anion definition
aminimides definition
Anomers definition
Anomers definition
amine oxides definition