What is the iupac name for CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2- ? Organic Chemistry 1 Answer Abdullah T. Sep 18, 2015 Pentyl Explanation: It is the substituent form of pentane (#C5H12#) and belongs to alkyl fucntional group. its IUPAC name is Pentyl with chemical formula #C5H11*#. #*# shows one unsatisfied valency. it is also known as amyl however pentyl is mostly used. Answer link Related questions How do I determine the molecular shape of a molecule? What is the lewis structure for co2? What is the lewis structure for hcn? How is vsepr used to classify molecules? What are the units used for the ideal gas law? How does Charle's law relate to breathing? What is the ideal gas law constant? How do you calculate the ideal gas law constant? How do you find density in the ideal gas law? Does ideal gas law apply to liquids? Impact of this question 9885 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License