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Amyl
This is the basis of the fusel oil compounds; fusel oil being the oxide of amyl. It is a colorless, ethereal liquid, boiling at 311° Fahr. Like ethyl, its acid compounds are most used. (See No. 1440.)
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This is the basis of the fusel oil compounds; fusel oil being the oxide of amyl. It is a colorless, ethereal liquid, boiling at 311° Fahr. Like ethyl, its acid compounds are most used. (See No. 1440.)