Isoalkane
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Isoalkane is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any branched-chain alkane, but especially one having a methyl group attached to the penultimate carbon atom of the main chain.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any branched-chain alkane, but especially one having a methyl group attached to the penultimate carbon atom of the main chain.
Word Forms
- isoalkanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dimethylalkane, trimethylalkane, isoparaffin, alkane, dihaloalkane, methylbutane.
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