noun
- a chemical group or radical derived from pentane, used in organic chemistry
Usage: chemistry
adjective
- relating to or containing the amyl group
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- The chemist studied the properties of amyl compounds.
- Amyl acetate is commonly used as a solvent.
- The amyl group consists of five carbon atoms.
- Scientists synthesized various amyl derivatives in the lab.
- The amyl radical plays an important role in organic reactions.
- Amyl alcohol is used in the production of certain chemicals.