cycloparaffin
Cycloparaffins, also known as cycloalkanes, are a class of hydrocarbons that consist of one or more cyclic structures in their molecular framework. These compounds are characterized by the presence of one or more carbon atoms bonded in a closed ring, with each carbon atom forming single bonds with other carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms. The simplest cycloparaffin is cyclopropane, which has a three-carbon ring, while larger rings can contain up to several dozen carbon atoms.
Cycloparaffins can be classified based on the number of carbon atoms in the ring. Common examples include
Cycloparaffins are important in various industrial applications, including as solvents, lubricants, and in the production of
In summary, cycloparaffins are a class of hydrocarbons with a cyclic structure, characterized by the presence