n-heptane

English

Alternative forms

heptane

Etymology

The letter n may be used in front of heptane in order to differentiate the normal heptane from its isomers.

Noun

n-heptane (uncountable)

(organic chemistry) The saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon (CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₃).

Translations

hydrocarbon CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₃

Finnish: n-heptaani, heptaani (fi)

Swedish: n-heptan c

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