straight-chain
No side groups
Straight-chain describes a molecular structure, especially in organic chemistry, where carbon atoms are linked in a continuous unbranched sequence rather than forming rings or side branches: straight-chain hydrocarbons, straight-chain fatty acids.
The term distinguishes linear arrangements from branched or cyclic alternatives.
Having no offshoots
- linearArranged in straight succession
- continuousWithout pause or gap
- sequentialOccurring in succession
- end-to-endSpanning the full sequence
Simplest alkane fuel
Fat-derived acid type
- oleicRelating to fat-derived acid
- triglycerideGlycerol plus three acids
- lipidWater-insoluble organic compound
- saturated fatFully hydrogenated dietary lipid
unsaturated · wax · soap · saponification · biodiesel
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- HDPEHigh-density plastic resin
- monomerChain-forming molecule
unbranched
Having no offshoots
- linearArranged in straight succession
- continuousWithout pause or gap
- sequentialOccurring in succession
end-to-end · extended · terminal · methylene · gauche
methane
Simplest alkane fuel
pentane · hexane · heptane · octane · decane · saturated · paraffin
stearic
Fat-derived acid type
- oleicRelating to fat-derived acid
- triglycerideGlycerol plus three acids
- lipidWater-insoluble organic compound
saturated fat · unsaturated · wax · soap · saponification · biodiesel
polyethylene
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- HDPEHigh-density plastic resin
monomer · thermoplastic · crystallinity · fiber · polyamide
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