Bornane

/ˈbɔrneɪn/ noun

Definition

A hydrocarbon compound with a bicyclic structure, related to or derived from Borneo or borneol chemistry.

Etymology

From Borneo + -ane (suffix for saturated hydrocarbons in IUPAC nomenclature). Borneo reference reflects the location of discovery.

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The '-ane' suffix tells chemists instantly that this compound is saturated—no double bonds—a naming system so elegant it works in every language!

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