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Amyl alcohol

Amyl alcohol Meaning & Definition
Amyl alcohol Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Amyl alcohol?

[n] a mixture of 2 or more isomeric alcohols; used as a solvent and in organic synthesis

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Amyl alcohol In Webster's Dictionary

\Am"yl al"co*hol\ (Org. Chem.) Any of eight isomeric liquid compounds, {C5H11OH}; ordinarily, a mixture of two of these forming a colorless liquid with a peculiar cough-exciting odor and burning taste, the chief constituent of fusel oil. It is used as a source of amyl compounds, such as amyl acetate, amyl nitrite, etc.

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