| hexosyltransferases | <enzyme> Enzymes of the transferase class that catalyze the transfer of a hexose group from one compound to another. Registry number: EC 2.4.1.- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| hexulose | A six-carbon sugar possessing a ketone group; e.g., fructose. Synonym: hexulose. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hexuronic acid | The uronic acid of a hexose. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hexuronic acids | Term used to designate tetrahydroxy aldehydic acids obtained by oxidation of hexose sugars, i.e. Glucuronic acid, galacturonic acid, etc. Historically, the name hexuronic acid was originally given to ascorbic acid. (12 Dec 1998) |
| hexyl | <chemistry> A compound radical, C6H13, regarded as the essential residue of hexane, and a related series of compounds. Origin: Hex- + -yl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| hexylene | <chemistry> A colourless, liquid hydrocarbon, C6H12, of the ethylene series, produced artificially, and found as a natural product of distillation of certain coals; also, any one several isomers of hexylene proper. Synonym: hexene. Origin: Hex- + -yl + ethlene. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| hexylic | <chemistry> Pertaining to, or derived from, hexyl or hexane; as, hexylic alcohol. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| hexylresorcinol | <chemical> A substituted phenol with bacteriocidal properties used as an antiseptic in mouthwashes and skin wound cleansers; it has also been used as an antihelmintic but has largely been replaced by other drugs. Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local, antinematodal agent, antiplatyhelmintic agents. Chemical name: 1,3-Benzenediol, 4-hexyl- (12 Dec 1998) |