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isoamyl

American  
[ahy-soh-am-il] / ˌaɪ soʊˈæm ɪl /

adjective

Chemistry.
  1. containing the isoamyl group; isopentyl.


Etymology

Origin of isoamyl

iso- + amyl

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Fermentation produces everything from isoamyl acetate, which makes German Hefeweizens taste of banana, to the clove notes of 4-VG.

From Nature Jul. 25, 2016

Definitely harmful among those identified are acetaldehyde and isoamyl alcohol.

From Time Magazine Archive

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