noun
- any of three isomeric organic compounds that are derivatives of pyridine, used in chemical synthesis and research
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- The chemist synthesized picoline as an intermediate compound.
- Alpha-picoline is used in the production of certain pharmaceuticals.
- The laboratory ordered several bottles of picoline for organic synthesis.
- Picoline derivatives are important building blocks in medicinal chemistry.
- The reaction produced picoline as a byproduct.
- Researchers studied the properties of beta-picoline in solution.