pentadecyl

noun

pen·​ta·​decyl

¦pentə+

: an alkyl radical, C₁₅H₃₁ derived from a pentadecane

especially : the normal radical CH₃(CH₂)₁₃CH₂−

Word History

Etymology

penta- + decyl

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