Pentadecane /(pĕn`tȧ*dĕk"ān)/

Pen·ta·dec·ane

Pentadecane

n.
  1. A hydrocarbon of the paraffin series, (C15H32) found in petroleum, tar oil, etc., and obtained as a colorless liquid; -- so called from the fifteen carbon atoms in the molecule. (Chem.)