Pentanal vs. Pentanol — What's the Difference?

Pentanal (also called valeraldehyde) is the organic compound is an alkyl aldehyde, molecular formula C5H10O. It is used in flavorings, resin chemistry, and rubber accelerators. Its smell is described as fermented, bready, fruity, nutty, berry.

(organic compound) Any of several isomers of the alcohol C₅H₁₁OH; the principal constituents of fusel oil.

(chemistry) An alkyl aldehyde with molecular formula C₅H₁₀O, used in flavourings, resin chemistry, and rubber accelerators.