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amyl alcohol

/ˈæmɪl ˈælkəhɒl/

Tradução: Líquido incolor com odor forte, composto por uma mistura de oito isômeros do pentanol, usado como solvente e na produção de ésteres para aromatizantes e perfumaria.

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/ˈæmɪl ˈælkəhɒl/C1formalscientific
  • ptLíquido incolor com odor forte, composto por uma mistura de oito isômeros do pentanol, usado como solvente e na produção de ésteres para aromatizantes e perfumaria.

A colorless liquid with a strong odor, consisting of a mixture of eight isomers of pentanol, used as a solvent and in the production of esters for flavorings and perfumes.

  1. Chemical compoundC2formal

    Any of several isomeric alcohols with the formula C5H11OH, used as solvents and in the production of esters.

    ptComposto químico

    • Amyl alcohol is often used as a solvent in the laboratory.
    • The production of banana oil involves reacting amyl alcohol with acetic acid.
    • Exposure to high concentrations of amyl alcohol can cause irritation.