diamyl sulfide

[ dahy-am-uhl ]

nounChemistry.
  1. a yellow liquid consisting of a mixture of isomers having the formula (C5H11)2S, used chiefly in the preparation of organic sulfur compounds.

Origin of diamyl sulfide

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  • Also called amyl sulfide.

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