heptane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the nine isomers of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon C₇H₁₆, obtained from petroleum, especially n-heptane (CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₃)

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛpteɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-heptane.wav

Word forms

heptane heptanes

Etymology

From hept- + -ane.

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