Associations to the word «Isoamyl»

ISOAMYL, noun. (chemistry) the organic radical derived from isoamyl alcohol; 3-methyl butyl

ISOAMYL ALCOHOL, noun. (organic compound) An isomer of amyl alcohol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, found in trace amounts in wine; used industrially in the preparation of isoamyl nitrite.

ISOAMYL NITRITE, noun. (organic compound) The ester of isoamyl alcohol and nitrous acid, a volatile yellow liquid used as a vasodilator and antidote to cyanide poisoning; used illicitly as a sexual stimulant.