noun
isopentane
A branched-chain alkane used as a solvent and in organic synthesis. Technical term in chemistry.
イソペンタンは、実験室でよく使われる有機溶媒の一つです。
Isopentane is one of the organic solvents commonly used in laboratories.
ペンタン (pentane) is the straight-chain isomer, while イソペンタン is a branched isomer with a lower boiling point.
From English 'isopentane', a combination of 'iso-' (indicating an isomer) and 'pentane' (a five-carbon alkane).