carbon number

Noun

(organic chemistry) The number of carbon atoms in each molecule of a compound.

Japanese Meaning

有機化学において、化合物の各分子に含まれる炭素原子の数

The carbon number determines the boiling point and reactivity of many organic compounds.

炭素数は多くの有機化合物の沸点や反応性を決定します。

Sense（1）

(organic chemistry) The number of carbon atoms in each molecule of a compound.

The properties of hydrocarbons can be correlated with the carbon number.

carbon numbers

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