as modifierOf or denoting the alkyl radical —CH₂CH(CH₃)₂, derived from isobutane.
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There are two possible arrangements of the atoms in the butyl group, which means there are two isomers: n-butyl and isobutyl.
I have done a bit of homespun research of my own into this group of compounds, of which there are five: butyl, ethyl, isobutyl, methyl and propyl paraben.
The carboxylic acid group of the drug is first reacted with an activated carbonyl group like that found on isobutyl chloroformate.
Inhalation of amyl nitrite, as well as isobutyl nitrite, purportedly enhances sexual pleasure and produces euphoria.
Two ketones (methyl isobutyl ketone and 5-ethyl cyclopentanone) were also identified.