(organic chemistry) An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C₅H₁₂; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methyl-butane (isopentane), and di-methyl-propane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.

plural of pentane

(chemistry) An alkyl aldehyde with molecular formula C₅H₁₀O, used in flavourings, resin chemistry, and rubber accelerators.

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

(organic chemistry) Any of many isomeric dithiols derived from pentane, but especially 1,5-pentanedithiol that has several industrial applications

(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric diols derived from pentane

plural of pentanedithiol

plural of pentanediol

(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric aliphatic diketones (2,3-pentanedione, 2,4-pentanedione) derived from pentane

(medicine) A mixture of the drugs meprobamate and pentaerithrityl tetranitrate used to manage anxiety disorders