n-pentane

English

Alternative forms

• pentane

Etymology

The letter n may be used in front of pentane in order to differentiate the normal straight-chain pentane from its isomers.

Noun

n-pentane (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry) The saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon (CH₃(CH₂)₃CH₃).

Translations

hydrocarbon CH₃(CH₂)₃CH₃