cyclopentyl
nounEtymology From cyclopentane + -yl.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The univalent radical derived from cyclopentane by the formal removal of a hydrogen atom.
- Derived terms
- cyclarbamate, glisentide, penmesterol, rifapentine
- Related terms
- cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclohextyl