heptane

hep·tane

 (hĕp′tān′)

n.

Any of several isomeric, volatile, colorless, highly flammable liquid hydrocarbons, C₇H₁₆, obtained in the fractional distillation of petroleum and used as solvents. The straight-chain isomer is also used as a standard in determining octane ratings and as an anesthetic.

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heptane

(ˈhɛpteɪn)

n

(Elements & Compounds) an alkane existing in nine isomeric forms, esp the isomer with a straight chain of carbon atoms (n-heptane), which is found in petroleum and used as an anaesthetic. Formula: C7H16

[C19: from hepta- + -ane, so called because it has seven carbon atoms]

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hep•tane

(ˈhɛp teɪn)

n.

any of nine isomeric hydrocarbons, C₇H₁₆, of the alkane series, some of which are obtained from petroleum: used in fuels, as solvents, and as chemical intermediates.

[1870–75; < Greek hept(á) seven + -ane]

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heptane - a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings alkane, alkane series, methane series, paraffin series, paraffin - a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)

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