Amyl alcohol
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Any of eight isomeric liquid compounds, C5H11OH; ordinarily, amixture of two of these forming a colorless liquid with a peculiarcough-exciting odor and burning taste, the chief constituent of fuseloil. It is used as a source of amyl compounds, such as amyl acetate,amyl nitrite, etc.
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