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Record 1 2011-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Petrochemistry
Universal entry(ies)
C8H18
formula, see observation
DEF

Eight-carbon saturated hydrocarbon group of the methane series.

OBS

Include isomers and derivatives.

OBS

Used in the singular (octane), it can refer to any of the member of the group described above, especially to the normal isomer (see also the record for "n-octane". However, it is more often used in the plural (octanes) as a generic referring to the whole family of compounds.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3-(CH2)6-CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Chimie du pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C8H18
formula, see observation
DEF

Nom donné aux 18 hydrocarbures saturés isomères [de formule] C8H18.

OBS

Employé au singulier (octane), ce terme peut désigner l'un ou l'autre des membres du groupe de composés décrits ci-haut, et plus spécialement l'isomère normal . Cependant, on l'utilise la plupart du temps au pluriel (octanes), comme générique se rapportant à toute la famille de composés.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3-(CH2)6-CH3

Spanish

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