Definition of Amyl alcohol

1. Noun. A mixture of 2 or more isomeric alcohols; used as a solvent and in organic synthesis.

Generic synonyms: Alcohol

Definition of Amyl alcohol

1. Noun. (organic compound) Any of the isomers of pentanol, C5H11OH; the principal constituent of fusel oil. ¹

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Medical Definition of Amyl alcohol

1. 1-pentanol;used as a solvent for varnishes and oils; highly toxic, with irritating vapors. See: fusel oil. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Amyl Alcohol

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amygdaloid
amygdaloid body
amygdaloid complex
amygdaloid fossa
amygdaloid nucleus
amygdaloid tubercle
amygdaloidal
amygdaloids
amygdaloside
amygdalotomy
amygdals
amygdule
amygdules
amyl
amyl alcohol (current term)
amyl hydrate
amyl nitrate
amyl nitrite
amyl valerate
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amylaemia
amylase
amylase-creatinine clearance ratio
amylases
amylasuria
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amylates
amylene
amylenes

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