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Aliphatic vs Naphthenic - What's the difference?

aliphatic | naphthenic |

As adjectives the difference between aliphatic and naphthenic

is that aliphatic is (organic chemistry) of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain while naphthenic is (chemistry) of, pertaining to, or derived from a naphthene.

As a noun aliphatic

is a compound of this type.

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

    naphthenic

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or derived from a naphthene

    • Derived terms

    *naphthenic acid *naphthenic crude