acyl group

noun

Meaning

A functional group formed by removing a hydroxyl group from a carboxylic acid, characterized by a carbonyl group attached to an alkyl or aryl substituent.

Examples

The reaction involves the transfer of an acyl group to the amine substrate.
Many biological processes rely on the activation of an acyl group to form high-energy bonds.

Synonyms: functional group, radical, substituent, moiety

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acyl group

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪ.sɪl ɡruːp/

Definition

A functional group formed by removing a hydroxyl group from a carboxylic acid, characterized by a carbonyl group attached to an alkyl or aryl substituent.

Examples

The reaction involves the transfer of an acyl group to the amine substrate.
Many biological processes rely on the activation of an acyl group to form high-energy bonds.
The synthesis of the ester required the attachment of a specific acyl group to the alcohol.

Synonyms of acyl group

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