Definition of "pentanol" in Englisch

noun

1. (organic chemistry) Any of several isomers of the alcohol C₅H₁₁OH; the principal constituents of fusel oil.

   • pentan-1-ol
   • pentan-2-ol
   • pentan-3-ol
   • 2-methylbutan-1-ol
   • 3-methylbutan-1-ol
   • 3-methylbutan-2-ol (2 stereoisomers)
   • 2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol