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AMYL ACETATE

Words to Know

CATALYST A material that increases the ISOMER Two or more forms of a chemical
rate of a chemical reaction without compounds with the same molecular
undergoing any change in its own formula, but different structural formulas
chemical structure and different chemical and physical
properties
ESTER An organic compound formed in the
reaction between an organic acid and an PHOSPHOR A chemical that gives off light
alcohol. when exposed to an electrical current.

‘‘sec amyl acetate.’’ CHEMINFO.
http://intox.org/databank/documents/chemical/amylacet/
cie468.htm (accessed on September 20, 2005).
‘‘sec amyl acetate.’’ New Jersey Department of Health and Senior
Services.
http://www.state.nj.us/health/eoh/rtkweb/1643.pdf (accessed
on September 21, 2005).

See Also Acetic Acid; Cellulose Nitrate; Penicillin

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