Haloalkane
Haloalkane or
Halogenoalkanes are
alkane-like compounds with one or more
hydrogen atoms replaced by
halogen atoms. Fluoroalkanes, chloroalkanes, bromoalkanes and iodoalkanes are possible, as are mixed compounds such as chlorofluoroalkanes (also known as
chlorofluorocarbons - the notorious CFCs responsible for
ozone depletion) etc.