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Alkanes MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Alkanes
Tree Number(s)
D02.455.326.146
Unique ID
D000473
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000473
Annotation
cycloalkanes = CYCLOPARAFFINS
Scope Note
The generic name for the group of aliphatic hydrocarbons Cn-H2n+2. They are denoted by the suffix -ane. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
Entry Term(s)
Alkane
Public MeSH Note
66
History Note
66
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2020/05/27
Alkanes Preferred
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