Heptane
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈhɛpteɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heptane is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of the nine isomers of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon C₇H₁₆, obtained from petroleum, especially n-heptane (CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₃).
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of the nine isomers of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon C₇H₁₆, obtained from petroleum, especially n-heptane (CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₃).
Word Forms
- heptanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include isomeric, n-heptane, heptacosane, heptadecane, septane, heptene.
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