Ethoxycaffeine

/ˌɛθɒksiːˈkæfiːn/ noun

Definition

A modified form of caffeine with an ethoxy group attached to its molecular structure, studied for its stimulant and biological properties.

Etymology

From ethoxy (ethyl group + oxygen) + caffeine. This is a synthetic compound created by attaching an ethoxy group to caffeine's core structure.

Kelly Says

Chemists modify caffeine this way to test if the ethoxy group makes it work faster, last longer, or have different effects—basically molecular tinkering to understand how tiny changes matter.

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