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alkane

CHEBI:CHEBI_18310

Definition

An acyclic branched or unbranched hydrocarbon having the general formula CnH2n+2, and therefore consisting entirely of hydrogen atoms and saturated carbon atoms.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
CH3R
Molecular Mass
15.035
Charge
0
SMILES
C[*]

Alternative Names

  • alcane
  • alcanes
  • alcano
  • alcanos
  • Alkan
  • alkane
  • Alkane
  • alkanes
  • an alkane
  • RH

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

core#notation
CHEBI:18310
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
KEGG:C01371

Additional References

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Additional Attributes

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CHEBI:2576
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CHEBI:18310
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CHEBI:18310
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KEGG:C01371
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