basketane

English

Structure of basketane.

Etymology

From basket +‎ -ane, because of the molecule's resemblance to a basket.

Noun

basketane (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A polycyclic alkane with the chemical formula C10H12.

See also

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