Hydrocarbon

From Memory Alpha, the free Star Trek reference.

Hydrocarbons are numerous and varied compounds consisting entirely of the two base elements, carbon and hydrogen, combined in many different ratios.

The Crystalline Entity left bitrious matter, elevated levels of hydrocarbons, lanthanides, and nitrates in its destructive wake. (TNG: "Silicon Avatar")

[edit] Examples of hydrocarbons

• Acetylene (C₂H₂)
• Benzene (C₆H₆)
• Cyclohexane (C₆H₁₂)
• Ethylene (C₂H₄)
• Methane (CH₄)

[edit] External link

• Hydrocarbon at Wikipedia