pentane Definition
a liquid hydrocarbon of the alkane series with the chemical formula C5H12, present in petroleum ether and used as a solvent.
Using pentane: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pentane" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Pentane is commonly used as a laboratory solvent.
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It is also used as a blowing agent in foam insulation.
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Pentane is a highly flammable substance.
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Summary: pentane in Brief
Pentane [ˈpɛnˌteɪn] is a liquid hydrocarbon of the alkane series with the chemical formula C5H12. It is commonly used as a solvent in laboratories and as a blowing agent in foam insulation. Pentane is highly flammable.
