Alkanien
Alkanien is a term used in speculative chemistry and science fiction to denote a hypothetical family of hydrocarbons related to alkanes, but it does not have an established definition in mainstream chemistry. The word is not part of formal nomenclature and has no universally accepted meaning. In informal discussions, alkanien serves as a conceptual placeholder for exploring alternative carbon skeletons that resemble saturated hydrocarbons.
In speculative contexts, alkanien is described as compounds consisting predominantly of carbon and hydrogen with single-bond
Relationship to established chemistry
Alkanien is not recognized by IUPAC or major chemical databases. It is typically treated as a hypothetical
The concept appears mainly in informal writings, speculative reviews, or fiction. For rigorous chemical work, researchers
See also: Alkane, Alkene, Alkyne, Hypothetical chemistry, Science fiction chemistry.