Acyl (Noun)

Meaning

Any group or radical of the form RCO- where R is an organic group; "an example of the acyl group is the acetyl group".

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

• The acyl group in the molecule is responsible for its unique chemical properties and reactivity.
• In organic chemistry, the acyl group is often used as a functional group to form new compounds.
• The acetyl group is a common example of an acyl group, consisting of a methyl group attached to a carbonyl group.
• The reaction involves the transfer of an acyl group from one molecule to another, resulting in the formation of a new compound.
• The enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of the acyl group, breaking the bond and releasing the corresponding carboxylic acid.

Synonyms

• Acyl Group

Hypernyms

• Radical
• Chemical Group

Hyponyms

• Acetyl Group
• Acetyl Radical
• Ethanoyl Group
• Ethanoyl Radical