Heptine

/ˈhɛptaɪn/ noun

Definition

In chemistry, any of several hydrocarbons containing seven carbon atoms and one triple bond between two carbon atoms.

Etymology

From Greek 'hepta' (seven) + the chemical suffix '-yne' (or '-ine,' indicating a triple bond in hydrocarbons), literally 'seven-carbon alkyne.'

Kelly Says

Heptine has three different structural arrangements (isomers) in its seven carbons—it's a perfect example of how identical atoms arrange themselves into utterly different molecules!

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