Hydrocarbon

Cancer Terms -> Drugs and Chemicals -> Drugs and Chemicals Structural Classification -> Organic Chemical -> Hydrocarbon

Hydrocarbon Definition

A group of organic compounds that consist of only hydrogen (H) and carbon (C) atoms and are involved in energy production. They may be cyclic or non-cyclic compounds. They may have double bonds, single bonds or both with carbon forming the backbone.

Hydrocarbon Synonyms

Hydrocarbon, Hydrocarbons

Terms in Hydrocarbon category

Alkyne Compound
Chrysenes
Halogenated Hydrocarbon
Isobutane
Monobenzone