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Alicyclic vs Aliphatic - What's the difference?

alicyclic | aliphatic |

In organic chemistry terms the difference between alicyclic and aliphatic

is that alicyclic is of a class of organic compounds having both aliphatic (chain) and cyclic (ring) structure while aliphatic is of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.

As a noun aliphatic is

a compound of this type.

alicyclic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (organic chemistry) Of a class of organic compounds having both aliphatic (chain) and cyclic (ring) structure.

    • aliphatic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (organic chemistry) Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A compound of this type.
  • (chiefly, in the plural) A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds

    • See also

    * alicyclic * aromatic