amyl ether
amyl ether
[′am·əl ′ē·thər] (organic chemistry)
Either of two isomeric compounds, n-amyl ether or isoamyl ether; both may be represented by the formula (C5H11)2O.
A mixture mainly of isoamyl ether and n-amyl ether formed in preparation of amyl alcohols from amyl chloride; very slightly soluble in water; used mainly as a solvent.
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