NEOPENTANE

Neopentane

Neopentane, also called 2,2-dimethylpropane, is a double-branched-chain alkane with five carbon atoms. Neopentane is an extremely flammable gas at room temperature and pressure which can condense into a highly volatile liquid on a cold day, in an ice bath, or when compressed to a higher pressure.

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neopentane

Noun

  1. The aliphatic hydrocarbon dimethylpropane; isomeric with pentane and isopentane.


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