1. a chemical compound formed by the addition of ozone to an alkene, typically unstable and used as an intermediate in organic synthesis
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• The ozonide formed during the reaction was immediately reduced to prevent decomposition.
• Chemists use ozonides as intermediates to synthesize aldehydes and ketones.
• The ozonide was carefully handled due to its explosive nature.
• Ozonolysis produces ozonides that can be further processed into useful compounds.
• The laboratory stored the ozonide at low temperature to maintain stability.
• Researchers studied the decomposition pathway of the ozonide under various conditions.