Pentyl

[Penta + -yl.]
(Chem.) The hypothetical radical, C₅H₁₁, of pentane and certain of its derivatives. Same as Amyl.

Structure of the n-pentyl radical

In organic chemistry, pentyl is a five-carbon alkyl substituent with chemical formula -C₅H₁₁. It is the substituent form of the alkane pentane.

Examples

• Pentanol
• Pentyl pentanoate
• Amylamine
• Amyl acetate
• Amyl alcohol

Nomenclature

See Amyl.

See also

• Methyl
• Ethyl
• Propyl
• Butyl

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