(organic chemistry) Any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (methane, ethane, etc.).

plural of alkane

(organic chemistry) An alkyl aldehyde

plural of alkanal

(organic chemistry) Any of a series of divalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons. Unless specified otherwise, such alkanediyls include substituted alkanediyls.

plural of alkanediyl

(organic chemistry) Any simple aliphatic thiol.

Alkanna tinctoria, a plant whose root is used as a red dye. / The dyeing matter extracted from the plant, giving a deep red colour. / Other plants of the genus Alkanna.

plural of alkanethiol

plural of alkanet