Definition

A type of organic compound that consists of five carbon atoms and contains one double bond between carbon atoms.

Example

Pentene is commonly used in the production of plastics and other chemicals.

Conversation

Have you heard about the different types of alkenes?

Yeah, I know a bit about them. Isn't pentene one of them?

Exactly! It's an alkene with five carbon atoms.

Right, and it has a double bond too, doesn't it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pentene is derived from "pent-" (from Greek "pente", meaning five) and "-ene" (a suffix used in organic chemistry to denote alkenes, which are hydrocarbons containing a carbon-carbon double bond). The term "pentene" refers to an alkene with five carbon atoms in its chain.

Memory Tip

Think of 'five' ('pent-') to remember that 'pentene' is an alkene with five carbon atoms.

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