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N- [1 record]

Record 1 2007-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
DEF

Of hydrocarbon molecules: containing a single unbranched chain of carbon atoms, usually indicated by the prefix n-[italicized], as n-butane, n-propane, etc.

OBS

n-: normal. ... - with names of aliphatic hydrocarbons, their derivatives, or alkyl radicals (n-pentane) ...

OBS

According to the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry), an obsolete term which should not be used in chemical nomenclature.

OBS

n-: This abbreviation must be italicized.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
DEF

Se dit des composés organiques dont la chaîne carbonée ne comporte aucune ramification.

CONT

butane normal, ou n-butane.

OBS

Terme désuet en nomenclature; ne s'utilise plus avec les noms formés selon les principes, règles et conventions de la nomenclature de l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

n- : Cette abréviation s'écrit en italique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
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