alkyl group

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula C n H 2n+1 , derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons, as the methyl group, CH 3 −, or ethyl group, C 2 H 5 −.

Example Sentences

Similarly, the acid H atom of either an organic or an inorganic acid may be replaced by the alkyl group of an alcohol, producing "ethereal salts," or "esters."

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The hydrogen of the hydroxyl group in phenol can be replaced by metals, by alkyl groups and by acid radicals.

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In fact, the analogy between the alkyl groups and metallic elements forms a convenient basis from which to consider many derivatives.

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The hydrogen in the hydroxyl group, as is known, may be substituted by an alkyl group.

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Tertiary alcohols are thus seen to be characterized by the group :C.OH, in which the residual valencies of the carbon atom are attached to alkyl groups.

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