ALIPHATIC COMPOUND Meaning and
Definition
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An aliphatic compound is a type of organic compound that consists primarily of linear or branched chains of carbon atoms. These carbon chains can be either saturated or unsaturated and may include other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, or halogens.
In aliphatic compounds, the carbon atoms are bonded together in a straight or branched arrangement, unlike aromatic compounds where the carbon atoms form a ring structure. Due to this straight or branched structure, aliphatic compounds generally have lower boiling points and are more volatile than aromatic compounds. They tend to be less chemically stable, reacting readily with other compounds.
Aliphatic compounds are divided into two main categories: alkanes and alkenes. Alkanes, also known as paraffins, are saturated hydrocarbons consisting of carbon and hydrogen atoms only. They exhibit single bonds between carbon atoms and are relatively inert chemically. Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon-carbon double bond. They are more reactive than alkanes due to the presence of the double bond.
Aliphatic compounds serve as essential building blocks in organic chemistry, often used in the production of various commercial products such as solvents, fuels, polymers, and pharmaceuticals. Their diverse chemical properties make them suitable for a range of applications in different industries.
Common Misspellings for ALIPHATIC COMPOUND
- zliphatic compound
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- qliphatic compound
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- alipgatic compound
- alipbatic compound
Etymology of ALIPHATIC COMPOUND
The word "aliphatic" comes from the Greek words "aleiphar" (meaning fatty or oily) and "icos" (meaning having). It was coined by the German chemist Karl Friedrich August Rammelsberg in 1844 to refer to those compounds which were unrelated to aromatic (ring-containing) compounds and resembled oils in their properties.
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