What is another word for alkylic?
Pronunciation: [alkˈɪlɪk] (IPA) 
Alkylic refers to organic compounds that have at least one carbon atom that is bonded to another carbon atom via a single bond. Synonyms for alkylic include alkane, paraffin, saturated hydrocarbon, and acyclic hydrocarbon. These terms all refer to the same general category of organic compounds, which are characterized by their hydrophobicity and lack of functional groups. Alkane and paraffin are often used interchangeably with alkylic, while saturated hydrocarbon emphasizes the absence of double bonds in the molecule. Acyclic hydrocarbon is a broader term that encompasses both alkylic and aromatic compounds that lack a cyclic structure.
