What is used in the preperation of an antibiotic, is also a common paint solvent, may be pertained as a smug sense of flattery, yet has nothing to do with the fruit it's named after, apart from the smell?

crisw

Banana oil. From Wikipedia- "Banana oil is an ester CH3COOC5H11 and a isomeric mixture produced by liquid mixture of amyl acetate and usually nitrocellulose, having a bananalike odor. Is used as a flavoring agent, as a paint and lacquer solvent, and in the preparation of penicillin." Nov 27 05, 9:45 PM

peasypod

That's the one cris, yay for you. Anyone want to volunteer an example of banana oil flattery? Nov 28 05, 5:06 PM

DelGriffith

banana oil is also boiled to produce banana gas which is used to test the seal on self-contained breathing apparatus machines, and if you get a whiff of it you will make sure your mask is sealed properly next time, because it sure isnt fun cleaning puke out of a two stage regulator and SCBA mask! Feb 21 06, 7:45 PM

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