acetyl

noun

Meaning

The univalent radical CH3CO- derived from acetic acid, commonly found in organic chemical compounds.

Examples

The acetyl group is essential for the synthesis of many pharmaceutical drugs.
Scientists studied how the acetyl radical influences the reactivity of the molecule.

Synonyms: radical, functional group

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acetyl

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæs.ə.tɪl/

Definition

The univalent radical CH3CO- derived from acetic acid, commonly found in organic chemical compounds.

Examples

The acetyl group is essential for the synthesis of many pharmaceutical drugs.
Scientists studied how the acetyl radical influences the reactivity of the molecule.

Synonyms of acetyl

Words with a similar meaning to acetyl:

radical
functional group

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