Definition of "amyl" []

• The univalent organic radical, C5H11, occurring in many organic compounds in eight isomeric forms. Also called pentyl. (noun)

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• "However, esters formed from other pentanol isomers amyl alcohols, or mixtures of pentanols, are often referred to as amyl acetate."
• "Because Nitrates are found in recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite “poppers”taking Viagra with the sexually-oriented party favor can cause a serious decrease in blood pressure which may lead to fainting, a stroke, or heart attack."
• "The alcohols must either be mixed with relatively expensive substances (such as amyl nitrate) to promote combustion or aspirated into the diesel fuel through a special device in the air intake."