npentylsubstituted
Npentylsubstituted refers to a chemical compound that has a pentyl group attached to another molecule. The pentyl group is a saturated alkyl chain consisting of five carbon atoms and twelve hydrogen atoms, with the chemical formula C5H11. This substituent can be attached in various ways, leading to different isomers of pentyl groups such as n-pentyl, sec-pentyl, tert-pentyl, and isopentyl. When the term "npentylsubstituted" is used without further specification, it typically implies the straight-chain, unbranched n-pentyl isomer.
The incorporation of an npentyl group into a molecule can significantly alter its physical and chemical properties.