pentanal
pentanal noun: an alkyl aldehyde with molecular formula C₅H₁₀O, used in flavourings, resin chemistry, and rubber accelerators.
Noun
pentanal (uncountable)
- An alkyl aldehyde with molecular formula C₅H₁₀O, used in flavourings, resin chemistry, and rubber accelerators.
- Synonyms:
- valeraldehyde, pentanaldehyde
Synonyms of pentanal
Questions about pentanal
- What does pentanal mean?
- Pentanal means an alkyl aldehyde with molecular formula C₅H₁₀O, used in flavourings, resin chemistry, and rubber accelerators.
- What part of speech is pentanal?
- Pentanal is a noun.
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