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Answer for the clue "Gaseous hydrocarbon ", 6 letters:
allene

Word definitions for allene in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
An allene is a compound in which one carbon atom has double bonds with each of its two adjacent carbon centres. Allenes are classified as polyenes with cumulated dienes . The parent compound of allene is propadiene . Compounds with an allene-type structure ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context organic chemistry English) Any of a class of hydrocarbons having two double bonds from one carbon atom to two others - R 2 C=C=CR 2 ; especially the parent compound CH 2 =C=CH 2 (propadiene). 2 (context organic chemistry English) Any derivative ...

Usage examples of allene.

For folks like Stan and Allene, Pisshole Pat with his smoldering cigarette was the cherub at the gate with the flaming sword.