What is "pentanal"

n. (context chemistry English) An alkyl aldehyde with molecular formula C₅H₁₀O, used in flavourings, resin chemistry, and rubber accelerators.

Pentanal, also called pentanaldehyde or valeraldehyde, is an alkyl aldehyde, molecular formula CHO. It is used in flavorings, resin chemistry, and rubber accelerators.