n-hexane

English

Alternative forms

• hexane

Etymology

The letter n is used in front of hexane in order to differentiate the normal straight-chain hexane from its isomers.

Noun

n-hexane (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry) The saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon (CH₃(CH₂)₄CH₃).

Translations

hydrocarbon CH₃(CH₂)₄CH₃