amyl
- n a hydrocarbon radical that occurs in many organic compounds
- People who suffer from the sudden, sharp chest pains called angina pectoris usually carry nitroglycerin pills or amyl nitrite for quick, dramatic relief.
- If one is exposed to blood agents, amyl nitrite provides an antidote, if administered quickly enough.
- When the FDA in 1969 classified amyl nitrite as a prescription drug, many homosexuals switched to isobutyl nitrite, which is not covered by the regulation.