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Pentyl vs Amyl - What's the difference?

pentyl | amyl | Synonyms |

Amyl is a synonym of pentyl.



As nouns the difference between pentyl and amyl

is that pentyl is either of several isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C5H11, formally derived from pentane by the loss of a hydrogen atom while amyl is pentyl.

As an adjective amyl is

of or pertaining to starch.

pentyl

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) Either of several isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C5H11, formally derived from pentane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.

    • Synonyms

    * amyl

    Anagrams

    * ----

    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