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aliphatic compound (ăl'əfăt`ĭk), any of a large class of organic compounds whose carbon atoms are joined together in straight or branched open chains rather than in rings. The hydrocarbons of the alkane alkane (ăl`kān), any of a group of aliphatic hydrocarbons whose molecules contain only single bonds (see chemical bond ). ..... Click the link for more information. , alkene alkene (ăl`kēn), any of a group of aliphatic hydrocarbons whose molecules contain one or more carbon-carbon double bonds (see ..... Click the link for more information. , and alkyne alkyne (ăl`kīn), any of a group of aliphatic hydrocarbons whose molecules contain one or more carbon-carbon triple bonds (see ..... Click the link for more information. series are aliphatic compounds, as are fatty acids fatty acid, any of the organic carboxylic acids present in fats and oils as esters of glycerol . Molecular weights of fatty acids vary over a wide range. The carbon skeleton of any fatty acid is unbranched. Some fatty acids are saturated, i.e. ..... Click the link for more information. and many other compounds. Most compounds containing rings are aromatic compounds aromatic compound, any of a large class of compounds that includes benzene and compounds that resemble benzene in certain of their chemical properties. Originally applied to a small class of pleasant-smelling chemicals derived from vegetables, it now encompasses a ..... Click the link for more information. ; compounds that contain a ring but are not aromatic compounds are called alicyclic. |
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For instance, polar fractions high in quinones were
much more potent in inducing cell death, whereas aromatic compounds high
in PAHs had a more moderate effect, and aliphatic compounds had no
apparent effect. Also Bromoklor
bromo-chlorinated aliphatic compounds effective as high-halogen
plasticizers. Also
offers Bromoklor bromo-chlorinated aliphatic compounds effective as
high-halogen plasticizers. |
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