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amyl

[′am·əl]

(organic chemistry)

Any of the eight isomeric arrangements of the radical C₅H₁₁ or a mixture of them. Also known as pentyl.

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Dr Joe McDonough, principal investigator and director of SwRI's Microencapsulation and Nanomaterials Department, said that nasal instillation of amyl nitrite is broadly effective, low-cost and could be suitable for self administration.

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For example, mutant strains that are unable to synthesize leucine don't make isoamyl alcohol, and strains that can't synthesize isoleucine don't make active amyl alcohol.

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HIV-negative men had elevated odds of reporting unprotected receptive anal intercourse with a serodiscordant nonprimary partner if they used crystal methamphetamine or amyl nitrite (2.

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PH] > 1 was carried out in bulk an din methyl amyl ketone solutions (20-80 wt%) at 25[degrees]C for 1 week in sealed vials.

Structure development in polyurethane networks based on star-like precursors

Although sometimes prescribed for medicinal purposes, amyl nitrate is widely available in clubs and often used to heighten sexual arousal.

DRUGS DRAMA AT CITY SCHOOL; Ten pupils and a teacher taken to hospital after inhaling fumes

The extraction technique is illustrated using amyl acetate on a 0.

Microextraction technique for infrared identification in particles: organic components that present at concentrations of less than 10% can be difficult to identify by infrared and may not be observed

It is a growing fashion among clubbers and at raves to combine Viagra with poppers - amyl nitrates - as recreational drugs.

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The advisory warns that an interaction between sildenafil and prescription drugs containing nitrates, or nitrates found in amyl nitrate or other illegal substances, could result in dangerous drops in blood pressure.

FDA: sildenafil found in ED supplement

The FDA advisory warns that an interaction between sildenafil and prescription drugs containing nitrates, or nitrates found in amyl nitrate or other illegal substances, could result in dangerous drops in blood pressure.

FDA targets online 'natural' product for ED

The brothers also sell legal highs, such as herbal ecstasy and amyl nitrate.

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He denied four indencet assaults and seven charges of drugging the children with intent to commit offences on them, saying he administered Amyl Nitrate to heighten their pleasure.