-ane
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The suffix
-ane is used in organic chemistry
to form names of organic compounds where the -C-C- group has been attributed the highest priority according to the rules of organic nomenclature. The final "-e" disappears if it is followed by a suffix that starts with a vowel
, e.g. "propanol
".
Affix
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-ane is used in organic chemistry
Organic chemistry
Organic chemistry is a subdiscipline within chemistry involving the scientific study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-based compounds, hydrocarbons, and their derivatives...
to form names of organic compounds where the -C-C- group has been attributed the highest priority according to the rules of organic nomenclature. The final "-e" disappears if it is followed by a suffix that starts with a vowel
Vowel
In phonetics, a vowel is a sound in spoken language, such as English ah! or oh! , pronounced with an open vocal tract so that there is no build-up of air pressure at any point above the glottis. This contrasts with consonants, such as English sh! , where there is a constriction or closure at some...
, e.g. "propanol
Propanol
Propanol may refer to:*Propan-1-ol, or n-propanol: CH3CH2CH2OH, the most common meaning*Propan-2-ol, or isopropyl alcohol, or isopropanol: 2CHOH...
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