dichloropentane

dichloropentane

[dī¦klȯr·ō′pen‚tān]

(organic chemistry)

C₅H₁₀Cl₂ Mixed dichloro derivatives of normal pentane and isopentane; clear, light-yellow liquid used as solvent, paint and varnish remover, insecticide, and soil fumigant.

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