Methylpentose
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Methylpentose is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The methyl ether of a pentose (O-methylpentose).
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The methyl ether of a pentose (O-methylpentose).
More Meanings
- (biochemistry) Synonym of deoxyhexose (C-methylpentose)
Word Forms
- methylpentoses
Synonyms for methylpentose
Depending on context, synonyms include deoxyhexose.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include methylpentene, methylpentane, monopentose, pentoside, deoxypentose, methylglucose.
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