Chemicals and Drugs

Alkynes

Hydrocarbons with at least one triple bond in the linear portion, of the general formula Cn-H2n-2.

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Abstract

Hydrocarbons with at least one triple bond in the linear portion, of the general formula Cn-H2n-2.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Acetylenes
  • Acetylenic Compounds
  • Alkyne

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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  1. D02w.455w.326.397w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Alkynes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000480. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000480
  2. Alkynes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkyne
  3. Alkynes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q159226