isoalkane

English

Etymology

iso- (“isomeric”) +‎ alkane

Noun

isoalkane (plural isoalkanes)

1. (organic chemistry) Any branched-chain alkane, but especially one having a methyl group attached to the penultimate carbon atom of the main chain

Related terms

• isobutane
• isopentane
• isohexane

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