\Am"yl al"co*hol\ (Org. Chem.)
Any of eight isomeric liquid compounds, {C5H11OH};
ordinarily, a mixture of two of these forming a colorless
liquid with a peculiar cough-exciting odor and burning taste,
the chief constituent of fusel oil. It is used as a source of
amyl compounds, such as amyl acetate, amyl nitrite, etc.