pentadecane (Meaning)
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pentadecane (n.)
A hydrocarbon of the paraffin series, (C15H32) found in petroleum, tar oil, etc., and obtained as a colorless liquid; -- so called from the fifteen carbon atoms in the molecule.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pentadecane
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pentadecane Sentence Examples
- Pentadecane, an alkane with fifteen carbon atoms, is a colorless liquid at room temperature.
- The boiling point of pentadecane is 270.18 degrees Celsius.
- Pentadecane is a flammable substance and should be handled with care.
- The odor of pentadecane is similar to kerosene.
- Pentadecane is found in small amounts in crude oil.
- Pentadecane is used as a solvent for other organic compounds.
- Pentadecane is also used as a lubricant.
- Pentadecane is not soluble in water.
- The density of pentadecane is 0.775 g/mL.
- Pentadecane has a melting point of 9.6 degrees Celsius.
FAQs About the word pentadecane
A hydrocarbon of the paraffin series, (C15H32) found in petroleum, tar oil, etc., and obtained as a colorless liquid; -- so called from the fifteen carbon atoms
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Pentadecane, an alkane with fifteen carbon atoms, is a colorless liquid at room temperature.
The boiling point of pentadecane is 270.18 degrees Celsius.
Pentadecane is a flammable substance and should be handled with care.
The odor of pentadecane is similar to kerosene.
