Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pentyl group

Noun

/ˈpɛn.tɪl ɡruːp/

Definition

A pentyl group is a hydrocarbon group derived from pentane, consisting of five carbon atoms.

Examples

The compound contains a pentyl group attached to a benzene ring.
In this reaction, the pentyl group is replaced by a more reactive substituent.
The properties of the molecule are influenced by the presence of the pentyl group.

Meaning

In organic chemistry, a pentyl group refers to a substituent that comes from the alkane pentane when one hydrogen atom is removed. It can be attached to another molecule, forming larger compounds.