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Isoamyl

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• Isoamyl-acetate

  noun, Chemistry. 1. a colorless liquid, C 7 H 14 O 2 , used in flavorings, perfumery, and as a solvent. Compare (def 1). /ˌaɪsəʊˈæmɪl/ noun 1. a colourless volatile compound used as a solvent for cellulose lacquers and as a flavouring. Formula: (CH3)2CHCH2CH2OOCCH3

• Isoamylase

  isoamylase i·so·am·y·lase (ī’sō-ām’ə-lās’, -lāz’) n. An enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of branching sections in glycogen, amylopectin, and certain dextrins.

• Isoamyl-benzoate

  noun, Chemistry. 1. a colorless liquid, C 11 H 15 O 2 , having a sharp, fruitlike odor: used in cosmetics.

• Isoamyl-benzyl-ether

  noun, Chemistry. 1. a colorless liquid, C 12 H 18 O, used in soap perfumes.

• Isoamyl-group

  noun, Chemistry. 1. the univalent group C 5 H 11 .

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