Heptane

Definition of Heptane

Hep´tane
n.1.(Chem.) Any one of several isometric hydrocarbons, C7H16, of the paraffin series (nine are possible, four are known); - so called because the molecule has seven carbon atoms. Specifically, a colorless liquid, found as a constituent of petroleum, in the tar oil of cannel coal, etc.

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alkane, alkane series, methane series, paraffin
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