alkyl halide

noun

Pronunciation: ˈæl.kɪl ˈheɪ.laɪd

Definition

An organic compound derived from an alkane by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with a halogen atom.

Examples

• The synthesis of the new plastic required a specific alkyl halide as a starting material.

• Because of their high reactivity, alkyl halides are frequently used as intermediates in organic synthesis.

• The reaction mechanism depends heavily on the structure of the alkyl halide being used.

Synonyms of alkyl halide

Words with a similar meaning to alkyl halide:

• haloalkane

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