aliphatic

Meanings

• noun

  A type of organic compound in which the carbon atoms are linked together only by single bonds, forming long continuous chains or branches, with no ring structures.

  - "Aliphatic compounds are widely used as fuels and solvents."
  - "The aliphatic hydrocarbons are characterized by their low molecular weights and low boiling points."

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Variants

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aliphatic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'aliphatos,' meaning 'uncombined,' 'unprocessed,' or 'unripe.'

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Trivia

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1. Aliphatic compounds are also known as 'open-chain' or 'normal' hydrocarbons.

2. The most common aliphatic hydrocarbons are alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.

3. Aliphatic compounds can be synthesized from crude oil or natural gas through a process called 'cracking'.

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1. Aromatic compounds: A class of organic compounds characterized by the presence of one or more ring structures in their molecular structure. Unlike aliphatic compounds, they have distinct aromas and are often used in perfumes and essential oils.

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Culture

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Aliphatic compounds have played a significant role in the development of the petrochemical industry due to their wide availability and versatility.

How to Memorize "aliphatic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long chain of carbon atoms connected by single bonds.
   - Visualize the difference between aliphatic and aromatic structures: aliphatic has no rings, while aromatic has rings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate aliphatic with long, continuous chains.
   - Link aliphatic with the idea of unprocessed or unripe, as it comes from the Greek word 'aliphatos'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of the word: A – Aliphatic: long chains, no rings.

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