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Amyl vs Propyl - What's the difference?

amyl | propyl |

As nouns the difference between amyl and propyl

is that amyl is pentyl while propyl is either of two isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C3H7, formally derived from propane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.

As an adjective amyl

is of or pertaining to starch.

amyl

English

(wikipedia amyl)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (dated, organic chemistry) pentyl

    • Derived terms

    * amyl alcohol * amyl nitrate * amyl nitrite * amylaceous * amylate * amylene * amylic * amyloid * amylolytic * amylose

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to starch

    • propyl

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C3H7, formally derived from propane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.

    • Related terms

    * propylic