English word pentanediol comes from English diol, English pentane
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| diol | English (eng) | (organic compound) any organic compound having two hydroxy functional groups. |
| pentane | English (eng) | (organic compound) An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C5H12; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methyl-butane (isopentane), and di-methyl-propane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions. |
| pentanediol | English (eng) | (organic compound) Any of several isomeric diols derived from pentane. |