aliphatic hydrocarbons definition
hydrocarbon. an organic compound that contains carbon and hydrogen only. alicyclic hydrocarbon. one that has cyclic structure and aliphatic properties. aliphatic hydrocarbon. one that does not contain an aromatic ring. aromatic hydrocarbon. one that has cyclic structure and a closed conjugated system of double bonds. 1 An aliphatic compound is one that is not aromatic; i.e. it lacks a particular arrangement of atoms in its molecular structure. From Learn Chemistry Wiki. This list summarises the simpler hydrocarbons (i.e., compounds of hydrogen and carbon only) that may be found on this wiki. There are certain natural products (e.g., terpenes) that may not be included, though some are shown under #Other hydrocarbons. By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Definition: An aliphatic compound is a compound containing carbon and hydrogen joined together in straight chains, branched trains or non-aromatic rings. Also Known As: aliphatic hydrocarbon. Definition. 1  An aliphatic compound is one that is not aromatic; i.e. it lacks a particular arrangement of atoms in its molecular structure. (ăl′ə-făt′ĭk). aliphatic. straight chain of carbon atoms of a propane molecule. 1 IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) nomenclature rules for how to systematically name organic molecules. 2  Read this Centers for Disease Control (CDC) document n-Hexane--Related Peripheral Neuropathy Among Automotive Technicians --- California, 1999--2000. Entry last updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015. This page is copyright 2000-2015 by ILPI. Unauthorized duplication or posting on other web sites is expressly prohibited. Send suggestions, comments, and new entry desires (include the URL if applicable) to us by email. 1 Read this Centers for Disease Control (CDC) document n-Hexane--Related Peripheral Neuropathy Among Automotive Technicians --- California, 1999--2000. hydrocarbon. an organic compound that contains carbon and hydrogen only. alicyclic hydrocarbon one that has cyclic structure and aliphatic properties. aliphatic hydrocarbon one in which no carbon atoms are joined to form a ring. aromatic hydrocarbon one that has cyclic structure and a closed conjugated system of double bonds.
one in which no carbon atoms are joined to form a ring.