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n. The univalent organic radical, C5H11, occurring in many organic compounds in eight isomeric forms. Also called pentyl.

n. pentyl

adj. Of or pertaining to starch

n. A univalent hydrocarbon radical, C5H11, of the paraffine series found in amyl alcohol or fusel oil, etc.

n. Starch; fine flour.

n. A hypothetical radical (C5H11) believed to exist in many compounds, as amylic alcohol, etc.

n. a hydrocarbon radical that occurs in many organic compounds

"However, esters formed from other pentanol isomers amyl alcohols, or mixtures of pentanols, are often referred to as amyl acetate."

chemical group    group    radical   

nitrite of amyl    hydrate of amyl   

amyl nitrite    amyl nitrate    amyl alcohol    amylaceous    amylate   

isopropyl    polyhydric    poly(vinyl    isobutyl    uranyl    thallium    butyl    polyvinyl    sesquiterpene    ethyl