alkyl
IPA: æɫkˈiɫ
noun
- (organic chemistry) Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₁ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.
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Examples of "alkyl" in Sentences
- Alkyl groups are often found as substituents in organic molecules
- The simplest alkyl group is methyl, consisting of a single carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms
- Alkyl halides are compounds that contain a halogen atom bonded to an alkyl group
- Alkyl radicals are highly reactive species that can participate in many types of chemical reactions
- The alkyl chain in fatty acids determines their physical properties and biological functions
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