English word isohexane comes from English iso-, English hexane
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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iso- | English (eng) | (chemistry) forms terms relating to isomers. (mathematics) forms terms relating to isomorphisms. (organic chemistry) (of an aliphatic compound, especially a fatty acid) Having a branch on the penultimate carbon atom of a chain. (physics) forms terms relating to isotopes. Equal. |
hexane | English (eng) | (organic compound) Any of five isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons, C6H14. They are colorless, volatile liquids. |
isohexane | English (eng) | (organic compound) Any of several isomers of hexane, or a mixture of these isomers used as a solvent. |