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amyl alcohol
amyl alcoholn. Any of eight isomers of the alcohol composition C5H12O, one of which is the principal constituent of fusel oil.amyl alcohol n (Elements & Compounds) a colourless flammable liquid existing in eight isomeric forms that is used as a solvent and in the manufacture of organic compounds and pharmaceuticals. Formula: C5H11OH am′yl al′cohol
n. a colorless liquid, C5H12O, consisting of a mixture of two or more isomeric alcohols, derived from the pentanes, and used as a solvent and intermediate for organic synthesis: the main component of fusel oil. [1860–65] am·yl alcohol (ăm′əl, ā′məl) Any of various alcohols having the formula C5H11OH. Amyl alcohols are used to make solvents and esters.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | amyl alcohol - a mixture of 2 or more isomeric alcohols; used as a solvent and in organic synthesisalcohol - any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation |
amyl alcohol
am·yl al·co·hola colorless alcohol used as a solvent for varnishes and oils; highly toxic, with irritating vapors.
See also: fusel oil. amyl alcohol
Related to amyl alcohol: amyl acetate, Octyl Alcohol, Isoamyl alcoholWords related to amyl alcoholnoun a mixture of 2 or more isomeric alcoholsRelated Words |