pentane
noun/ˈpɛnteɪn/
Etymology From pent- + -ane.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C₅H₁₂; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methylbutane (isopentane), and dimethylpropane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.
- Derived terms
- cyclopentane, isopentane, methylpentane, neopentane, n-pentane, oxapentane, pentabamate, pentanediol, pentanedithiol, pentanoic, pentanol, pentyl, silapentane, spiropentane, trimethylpentane