heptane

 
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛpteɪn/

noun

Chemistry
  • a colourless liquid hydrocarbon of the alkane series, present in petroleum spirit.
    • Chemical formula: C7H16; several isomers, especially the straight-chain isomer ( n-heptane)

Origin:

late 19th century: from hepta- 'seven' (denoting seven carbon atoms) + -ane2