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pentanol
C5H11OH A toxic organic alcohol; 1-pentanol is n-amyl alcohol, primary; 2-pentanol is methylpropylcarbinol; 3-pentanol is diethylcarbinol; tert-pentanol is tert-amyl alcohol; pentanols are used in pharmaceuticals, as chemical intermediates, and as solvents.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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