pentamethylcyclopentadiene

noun

The derivative of cyclopentadiene 1,2,3,4,5-pentamethylcyclopentadiene that is used in organic synthesis

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Meanings

nounpentamethylcyclopentadiene (plural pentamethylcyclopentadienes)

plural pentamethylcyclopentadienes

  1. chemistryThe derivative of cyclopentadiene 1,2,3,4,5-pentamethylcyclopentadiene that is used in organic synthesis

Origin

From pentamethyl + cyclopentadiene.

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APA

pentamethylcyclopentadiene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pentamethylcyclopentadiene

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“pentamethylcyclopentadiene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pentamethylcyclopentadiene. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pentamethylcyclopentadiene,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pentamethylcyclopentadiene.

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