Penguinone

Penguinone is an organic compound with the structural formula C
₁₀H
₁₄O. Its name comes from the fact that its 2-dimensional molecular structure resembles a penguin.

The suffix "-one" indicates that it is an acid with double bond between an oxygen and a carbon atom. The systematic name of the molecule is 3,4,4,5-tetramethylcyclohexa-2,5-dienone.^[1]^[2]

References

^ May, Paul (23 October 2014). "Molecules with silly or unusual names". University of Bristol. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
^ "Chemical structures beginning with P". about.com. Retrieved 1 December 2014.

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[1] May, Paul (23 October 2014). "Molecules with silly or unusual names". University of Bristol. Retrieved 1 December 2014.

[2] "Chemical structures beginning with P". about.com. Retrieved 1 December 2014.

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