Alkyl group
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 −.
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by heating with phosphorus pentachloride an alkyl group is eliminated and a chlorcarbonic ester formed.
encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 5, slice 3 various
the hydrogen in the hydroxyl group, as is known, may be subst-tuted by an alkyl group.
scientific american supplement no. 822 various
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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 −.
- Alkylate
a substance produced by adding one or more groups to a compound. to add one or more groups to (a compound). alkylate (āl’kə-lāt’) to add one or more alkyl groups to a compound.
- Alkylating agents
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