Definition
pentanol
noun
- A colorless liquid alcohol with five carbon atoms, used as a solvent and in chemical synthesis.
Usage: chemistry; also called amyl alcohol
Examples
- Pentanol is commonly used as a solvent in laboratory experiments.
- The chemical formula for pentanol is C₅H₁₂O.
- Different isomers of pentanol have slightly different properties.
- Pentanol can be derived from fermentation or petroleum sources.
- The solubility of pentanol in water is limited compared to smaller alcohols.