14diones
14diones is not a widely established term in chemical nomenclature. In the literature it may be encountered as a descriptor for a molecule or class of molecules that contain fourteen dione functionalities within a single system. Because there is no universally accepted definition, any usage of the term should specify the exact connectivity and stoichiometry of the carbonyl groups.
Possible interpretations include: a discrete molecule with fourteen carbonyl-containing units arranged in a specified topology; a
Structural and physical considerations depend on how the fourteen dione units are arranged. A high density
Synthesis of a fourteen-dione system would present challenges, requiring controlled sequences of oxidation, carbon–carbon bond formation,
Potential applications would likely be in materials science as highly functional crosslinkers, in dye or pigment
See also: diketone, dione, polyketone, polycarbonyl compound.