izoamil
Izoamil is a term that can refer to a few different chemical compounds, all containing the isoamyl group. The isoamyl group, also known as isopentyl, is a branched alkyl group with the chemical formula -CH2CH(CH3)2.
The most common compound referred to as izoamil is isoamyl alcohol, also known as isopentyl alcohol. Its
Another compound that can be related to izoamil is isoamyl acetate. This ester, with the formula CH3COOCH2CH2CH(CH3)2,
The term "izoamil" might also appear in discussions of other isoamyl derivatives, such as isoamyl nitrite or