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Octane vs Octanedione - What's the difference?

octane | octanedione |

As nouns the difference between octane and octanedione

is that octane is while octanedione is (organic compound) any of several isomeric diketones, derived from octane, that are used as intermediates in organic synthesis.

octane

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (chemistry) Any of the eighteen isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons (C8H18) found in petroleum, especially an iso-octane 2,2,4 trimethyl-pentane; they are used as fuels and solvents.

    • Derived terms

    * octane number

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    octanedione

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic compound) Any of several isomeric diketones, derived from octane, that are used as intermediates in organic synthesis