Aliphatic

Definition

Aliphatic compounds are organic molecules consisting of carbon and hydrogen arranged in straight chains, branched chains, or non-aromatic rings. They can be saturated (alkanes) or unsaturated (alkenes and alkynes).

Related terms

Alkanes:

Hydrocarbons with single bonds between carbon atoms, representing the simplest type of aliphatic compounds.

Alkenes:

Unsaturated hydrocarbons containing at least one double bond between carbon atoms within the molecule.

Stereochemistry:

The study of the spatial arrangements of atoms in molecules and how this influences their chemical behavior and properties