- List of alkanes
The following is a list of straight-chain
alkane s and their common names, sorted by number ofcarbon atoms.
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List of alkanes
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Higher alkanes — are often defined as alkanes having nine or more carbon atoms. Nonane is the lightest alkane to have a flash point above 25 °C, and so not to be classified as dangerously flammable. The scientific literature uses the term higher alkanes… … Wikipedia
Alkane — Not to be confused with Alkene or Alkyne. Chemical structure of methane, the simplest alkane Alkanes (also known as paraffins or saturated hydrocarbons) are chemical compounds that consist only of hydrogen and carbon atoms and are bonded… … Wikipedia
Hexane — n Hexane … Wikipedia
Nonane — Nonane[1][2] … Wikipedia
Methane — Methane … Wikipedia
Pentane — n Pentane … Wikipedia
Decane — Decane[1] Identifiers … Wikipedia
Propane — Not to be confused with propene. Propane … Wikipedia
Butane — n Butane … Wikipedia
Heptane — n Heptane Identifiers CAS number … Wikipedia
