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