Pentyl
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pentyl is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₅H₁₁, formally derived from pentane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₅H₁₁, formally derived from pentane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
Word Forms
- pentyls
Synonyms for pentyl
Depending on context, synonyms include amyl.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pentenyl, pentadecyl, pentynyl, heptyl, cyclopentyl, neopentyl.
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