Acetylenes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000127",
  "term": "Acetylenes",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of unsaturated hydrocarbons characterized by the presence of at least one carbon-carbon triple bond. These compounds are also systematically known as alkynes. The simplest member of this series is ethyne, commonly called acetylene, which is widely used in welding and as a chemical feedstock.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "alkynes",
    "hydrocarbons",
    "branch"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1311 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/acetylenes/"
}