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amyl

/ˈæm.ɪl/

Traduction: Nom masculin désignant un radical hydrocarboné (alkyle) à cinq atomes de carbone, présent dans de nombreux composés organiques.

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/ˈæm.ɪl/C2formalscientific
  • frNom masculin désignant un radical hydrocarboné (alkyle) à cinq atomes de carbone, présent dans de nombreux composés organiques.

A noun referring to a hydrocarbon radical that occurs in many organic compounds.

  1. C2formalscientific

    A monovalent hydrocarbon radical (C5H11) that occurs in many organic compounds, such as amyl alcohol and amyl acetate.

    frRadical amyle

    • Amyl acetate is used as a flavoring agent due to its banana-like scent.
    • The chemist studied the properties of various amyl compounds.
    • Amyl nitrite is sometimes used as a medication for heart conditions.