noun
aliphatic compound
Technical term in organic chemistry; refers to non-aromatic hydrocarbons and their derivatives. Often contrasted with 芳香族化合物 (aromatic compounds).
See also: 鎖式化合物
Aliphatic compounds are a general term for organic compounds with chain structures.
この反応では、脂肪族化合物が芳香族化合物に変換されます。
In this reaction, an aliphatic compound is converted into an aromatic compound.