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butane
occurs in natural gas; used in the manufacture of rubber and fuels
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amine, aminoalkane
a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
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C2H6, ethane
a colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel
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heptane
a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings
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hexane
a colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent
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methane
a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel
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histamine
amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions
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aminobenzine, aniline, aniline oil, phenylamine
oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines
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enamine
an amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N-
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marsh gas
methane gas produced when vegetation decomposes in water
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monoamine
a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter)
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ptomain, ptomaine
any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
