n-octane

English

Alternative forms

• octane

Etymology

The letter n may be used in front of octane in order to differentiate the normal straight-chain octane from its isomers.

Noun

n-octane (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry) The saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon (CH₃(CH₂)₆CH₃).

Translations

hydrocarbon CH₃(CH₂)₆CH₃

Anagrams

• Cantone, connate