alkane

/ˌælˈkeɪn/

Definitions of alkane

1. noun

   a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
   synonyms: alkane series, methane series, paraffin, paraffin series

   types:

   butane

   occurs in natural gas; used in the manufacture of rubber and fuels

   amine, aminoalkane

   a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals

   C2H6, ethane

   a colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel

   heptane

   a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings

   hexane

   a colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent

   methane

   a colorless, odorless gas used as a fuel

   histamine

   amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions

   aminobenzine, aniline, aniline oil, phenylamine

   oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines

   enamine

   an amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N-

   marsh gas

   methane gas produced when vegetation decomposes in water

   monoamine

   a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter)

   ptomain, ptomaine

   any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria

   type of:

   aliphatic compound

   organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative