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Subtractive Nomenclature

Rule C-42

42.1 - By a special convention, which should not be extended but has been used particularly for terpenes (compare Rules A-72.1 and A-74.2), "nor-" denotes replacement by hydrogen of all methyl groups attached to a ring system.

Example to Rule C-42.1

See Recommendations'93 R-1.2.5

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