Alkyl (Noun)
Meaning
Any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The reaction involves the replacement of a hydrogen atom with an alkyl group to form a new compound.
- In organic chemistry, an alkyl group is a fundamental unit in the study of hydrocarbons.
- Alkyl groups are typically classified based on the number of carbon atoms present in the group.
- Methyl is the simplest alkyl group with only one carbon atom in its structure.
- Ethyl and propyl are examples of short-chain alkyl groups commonly found in organic compounds.