-ane

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The suffix -ane is used in organic chemistry to form names of organic compounds where the -C-C- group has been attributed the highest priority according to the rules of organic nomenclature. The final "-e" disappears if it is followed by a suffix that starts with a vowel, e.g. "propanol".

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Organic Chemistry Affixes
Carbon-based
-ane (alkane) · -ene (alkene) · -ine (unsaturated hydrocarbon) · -yne (alkyne) · alk- (saturated hydrocarbon) · ar- (aromatic)
Oxygen-based
Nitrogen-based
-ine (alkaloid) · aza- (N replaces C)
Sulfur-based
thio- (extra S)
Other
-ase (enzyme)  · -yl (radical) · nor- (no residues)
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