Acyl
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæ.sɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acyl is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of class of organic radicals, RCO-, formed by the removal of a hydroxyl group from a carboxylic acid.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of class of organic radicals, RCO-, formed by the removal of a hydroxyl group from a carboxylic acid.
Example Sentences
From ethyleneoxides or ethyleneimines carrying an acyl substituent, with hydrazine and its derivatives (Ch. 3. XV).
Word Forms
- acyls
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include coa, acyloxy, aroyl, carboxyacyl, hydroxyacyl, carboalkoxy.
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