heptane
noun/ˈhɛpteɪn/
Etymology From hept- + -ane.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any of the nine isomers of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon C₇H₁₆, obtained from petroleum, especially n-heptane (CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₃)
- Derived terms
- azidoheptane, cycloheptane, heptanoic, heptanone, heptyne, n-heptane
- Related terms
- heptyl