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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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It's called Double Scorpio and apparently it's one of the only queer-ran amyl brands.

AMLY AND. THE SNIFFERS

With the dosage of 0.1% ethyl glycolic propyl glycolic butyl glycolic amyl glycolic hexyl glycolic and decyl glycolic esters can depress the saturation vapor pressure effectively which are lower than that of gasoline and decyl glycolic ester is the most effective one.

Synthesis and Application of Glycolic Esters in Methanol-gasoline as Bifunctional Additives

The development of nasal formulation of amyl nitrite system could save many lives when applied immediately.

Southwest Institute signs USD4.4m contract to research cyanide poisoning treatment

Opening the case, Richard Twomlow, prosecuting, told the court that police found a bottle of amyl nitrate in Stallard's house.

Political adviser drugged victim and raped him, court told; Man drugged and raped, court told

Opening the case yesterday, Richard Twomlow, prosecuting, told the court police found a bottle of amyl nitrate in Stallard's house.

Man faces two charges of rape

Fusel oil has four major components: a [C.sub.3] alcohol (normal propyl alcohol), a [C.sub.4] alcohol (isobutyl alcohol) and two [C.sub.5] alcohols (isoamyl and active amyl alcohols).

Understanding congeners in wine: how does fusel oil form, and how important is it?

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 (2.8 and 2.6, respectively), or if they agreed that "[they] are less careful about being safe with sex or drugs than [they] were several years ago because there are better treatments for HIV now" (3.4).

Risky behaviors still fuel HIV epidemic among men who have sex with men

The reaction of the OH precursor, hardener, and catalyst in the region [r.sub.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

With the stated aim "not to succumb to a kind of recognizable belief system" as he looks "for a way in anatomizing [his] time," Hiorns has summoned signifiers of reckless potency, pleasure, and cleansing associated with masculinity--pumped up (steroids), partied-out (amyl nitrate), spent (sperm), and occupied with attempting to dispose of the traces of its actions (Dettol).

Roger Hiorns: Marc Foxx

The year 11 students - aged 15 and 16 - complained of headaches after a bottle of liquid amyl nitrate was opened and spilled during a lesson.

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

A set of frequently used organic solvents for extraction such as amyl acetate and nonane should be available.

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

Nearly three decades ago, as featured in The Advocate's first cover story on drug abuse, it was amyl nitrate, or "poppers."