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paraffin series - a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2) | ||
methane series, alkane series, alkane, paraffin | ||
aliphatic compound organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative | ||
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 |