pentylamine

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noun

Any of several isomeric amines derived from a pentane, but especially the primary amine CH₃(CH₂)₄NH₂

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Meanings

nounpentylamine (plural pentylamines)

plural pentylamines

  1. chemistryAny of several isomeric amines derived from a pentane, but especially the primary amine CH₃(CH₂)₄NH₂

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
amylamine

Origin

From pentyl + amine.

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APA

pentylamine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pentylamine

MLA

“pentylamine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pentylamine. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pentylamine,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pentylamine.

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