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heptane /ˈhɛpteɪn /noun ChemistryA colourless liquid hydrocarbon of the alkane series, present in petroleum spirit.- Chemical formula: C7H16; several isomers, especially the straight-chain isomer (n-heptane).
They are rated based on their ability to resist knocking against a standard mixture of two hydrocarbons, isooctane and heptane....- Stereochemical isomers are also possible with the alkanes, beginning with heptane.
- The reactants and the catalyst remained in the heptane layer, which was recycled by adding additional acylating agent and fresh aqueous ethanol.
Origin Late 19th century: from hepta- 'seven' (denoting seven carbon atoms) + -ane2. |