Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by form]
6. [materials by chemical form]
7. compounds (materials)
8. organic compounds
9. alcohol (general)

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to any of eight organic compounds with the same formula but differing structures. Common to industry, amyl alcohols have an oily consistency. The term is often used to describe mixtures of these compounds, which are used as solvents for resins and the manufacture of chemicals.