Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl

dasNoun

pentamethylcyclopentadienyl (chemical ligand)

Word details

German meaning
Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl ist ein Ligand in der metallorganischen Chemie, abgekürzt Cp* oder CpMe5.
English meaning
Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl
Synonym
Cp*
German example
Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl-Komplexe werden in der Katalyse verwendet.
English example
Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl complexes are used in catalysis.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl”

  1. Der Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl-Ligand stabilisiert das Metallzentrum. (The pentamethylcyclopentadienyl ligand stabilizes the metal center.)

Frequently asked questions

Is this a neuter noun in German?

Yes, chemical compounds ending in '-yl' are typically neuter ('das Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl').