Crossword clues for the word: PENTANE The word PENTANE has appeared as an answer to at least 8 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for PENTANE Showing 1 to 8 of 8 results Clue(s) Compound found in lab solvents Compound used as a lab solvent Compound with five carbon atoms Hydrocarbon used as an anesthetic Hydrocarbon with the formula C5H12 It's named for its five carbon atoms Petroleum derivative. Petroleum hydrocarbon.