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Isohexane vs Isoalkane - What's the difference?

isohexane | isoalkane | Related terms |

Isohexane is a related term of isoalkane.


As nouns the difference between isohexane and isoalkane

is that isohexane is (organic compound) any of several isomers of hexane, or a mixture of these isomers used as a solvent while isoalkane is (organic chemistry) any branched-chain alkane, but especially one having a methyl group attached to the penultimate carbon atom of the main chain.

isohexane

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (organic compound) Any of several isomers of hexane, or a mixture of these isomers used as a solvent

    • isoalkane

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) Any branched-chain alkane, but especially one having a methyl group attached to the penultimate carbon atom of the main chain

    • Related terms

    *isobutane *isopentane *isohexane