Alkane

A hydrocarbon in the family with general formula $C_nH_{2n+2}$; its carbon atoms are joined by single bonds.

A hydrocarbon whose carbon atoms are joined by single bonds only.

A saturated hydrocarbon containing only carbon–carbon single bonds.

A saturated hydrocarbon containing only carbon and hydrogen atoms joined by single bonds.

A family of hydrocarbons whose molecules contain only single covalent bonds.

A family of saturated hydrocarbons with carbon–carbon single bonds only.

A saturated hydrocarbon with only single bonds between its atoms; its general formula is $C_nH_{2n+2}$.

A hydrocarbon with only single bonds between its carbon atoms; open-chain alkanes have the general formula $C_nH_{2n+2}$.

A hydrocarbon containing only carbon–carbon single bonds.