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Amyl alcohol
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What's The Definition Of Amyl alcohol?
[n] a mixture of 2 or more isomeric alcohols; used as a solvent and in organic synthesis
Synonyms | Synonyms for Amyl alcohol: Related Terms | Find terms related to Amyl alcohol: See Also | alcohol 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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