alkyl
Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons. In other words, an alkane minus one hydrogen atom.
Kinds of alkyl
- ethyl
- methyl
Related words
- alkylmercurial
- diazoalkyl
- polyfluoroalkyl
- trialkylphosphate
- alkylamine
- alkylamino
- alkylammonium
- alkylarene
- alkylate
- alkylation
- alkylbenzene
- alkylbenzoic
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