amyl
Five-carbon chemical group
Amyl is a chemical prefix indicating a five-carbon hydrocarbon chain, appearing in compounds like amyl alcohol and amyl nitrite.
Amyl nitrite is a vasodilator once prescribed for angina, now better known as a recreational inhalant (poppers) producing a brief, intense head rush.
In casual use, amyl alone often refers to these inhalants: He took a hit of amyl on the dance floor.
Five-carbon alkane fuel
- alkylSaturated hydrocarbon substituent
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- alkaneSaturated hydrocarbon series
- isomerSame formula, different shape
carbon · molecular · formula · saturated · branched · straight-chain · homologous · series
NO₂ minus ion
- poppersInhalants or appetizers
- vasodilatorAgent widening blood vessels
- recreationalRelated to enjoyment activities
- huffingLabored, audible breathing
rush · volatile · fumes · abuse · clubbing · euphoria · snappers · inhalation
Vinegar-derived compound
- nitrateNO₃ compound
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- butylFour-carbon alkyl radical
- ethylTwo-carbon radical
methyl · salicylate · benzoate · formate · propionate · esterification
Curved tropical fruit
- pearTapered sweet fruit
- fruityHaving orchard flavor
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- scentAirborne odor detected
flavor · essence · sweetness · artificial · candy · confectionery · flavoring
pentane
Five-carbon alkane fuel
- alkylSaturated hydrocarbon substituent
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- alkaneSaturated hydrocarbon series
isomer · carbon · molecular · formula · saturated · branched · straight-chain · homologous · series · structural
nitrite
NO₂ minus ion
- poppersInhalants or appetizers
- vasodilatorAgent widening blood vessels
- recreationalRelated to enjoyment activities
huffing · rush · volatile · fumes · abuse · clubbing · euphoria · snappers · inhalation
acetate
Vinegar-derived compound
ethyl · methyl · salicylate · benzoate · formate · propionate · esterification
banana
Curved tropical fruit
scent · flavor · essence · sweetness · artificial · candy · confectionery · flavoring
plasticizer
Additive increasing material pliability
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- coatingApplied surface covering
adhesive · resin · polymer · cellulose · nitrocellulose · film · manufacturing · paint · varnish · textile