alkyl

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Etymology

From .

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈælkaɪl/, /ˈælkɪl/

Noun

alkyl (plural alkyls)

1. (organic chemistry) Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula C_nH_2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons. In other words, an alkane minus one hydrogen atom.

Related terms

• alkane
• alkenyl
• alkynyl

Translations

• French: alkyle
• German: Alkyl
• Italian: alchile
• Portuguese: alquila
• Russian: алки́л
• Spanish: alquilo

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