pentyl
nounEtymology From pentane + -yl.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any of several isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₅H₁₁, formally derived from pentane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
- Synonyms
- amyl
- Derived terms
- aminopentyl, capecitabine, dipentyl, gabapentin, isopentyl, pentobarbital, pentylamine, pentylic, tetrapentyl