acyl
IPA: ʌsʌɫ
noun
- (organic chemistry) Any of class of organic radicals, RCO-, formed by the removal of a hydroxyl group from a carboxylic acid.
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Examples of "acyl" in Sentences
- The acyl group is a common structural feature found in many organic compounds
- Acyl chlorides are reactive compounds that are often used in organic synthesis
- Esters are derived from the reaction of an alcohol with an acyl chloride
- Lipids are composed of fatty acids, which contain an acyl group
- Acyl-CoA is an important molecule in the process of fatty acid oxidation
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