aryl

[ ar-il ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing an aryl group.

aryl

/ ˈærɪl /

noun

1. modifier chem of, consisting of, or containing an aromatic group

   aryl group or radical

2. an organometallic compound in which a metal atom is bound to an aryl group

Word History and Origins

Origin of aryl¹

First recorded in 1905–10; ar(omatic) + -yl

Word History and Origins

Origin of aryl¹

C20: from ar ( omatic ) + -yl

Example Sentences

This combination allowed them to efficiently produce complex o-bromobenzenethiol equivalents called aryl xanthates.

From Science Daily

Using aryl xanthates, the researchers prepared diverse highly functionalized organosulfur compounds, such as phenothiazines and thianthrenes, utilizing simple protocols without any foul odor, thanks to the high stability of the compounds.

From Science Daily

The reported compounds in question are NiII-coordinated norcorroles with modified aryl moieties as side chains.

From Science Daily

Aryl chlorides are the most preferred, but they are the most difficult aryl halides to reduce — as reflected by their highly negative reduction potentials.

From Nature

It has not been possible to reduce aryl chlorides using a single PET process with visible light, because visible-light photons don’t have enough energy for the task.

From Nature