(organic chemistry) A hydrocarbon (either of the two isomers of C₄H₁₀ n-butane, and 2-methyl-propane) found in gaseous petroleum fractions. / (organic chemistry, uncountable) The n-butane isomer only.

plural of butane

(organic chemistry) butyraldehyde

(organic chemistry) The saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon (CH₃(CH₂)₂CH₃).

(organic chemistry) The thiol, derived from butane, that is the sulfur equivalent of butanol; it is partly responsible for the smell of skunk

plural of butanethiol

Succinic acid.

Succinonitrile.

(organic chemistry) Any of four isomeric diols derived from butane

(organic chemistry) The simplest diketone CH₃-CO-CO-CH₃, used as an aroma agent; and derivative of this compound