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Amyl

noun
1.
A hydrocarbon radical that occurs in many organic compounds.



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amyl alcohol
amyl nitrate


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... stating that when added to alcohol containing fusel oil, a reddish brown color is produced, and in case large quantities are present, a dark brown precipitate is formed. It was soon found, however, that other substances than amyl alcohol produce brown colored solutions with silver nitrate; and Bouvier[1] observed that on adding potassium iodide to alcohol containing fusel oil, the solution is colored yellow, from the decomposition of the iodide. Subsequently Boettger[2] proved that potassium ...
— Scientific American Supplement, No. 365, December 30, 1882 • Various


Words linked to "Amyl" :   radical, group, chemical group, amyl nitrate


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