amyl ether

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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 andn-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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