Definition

A chemical group that is derived from butyric acid, consisting of three carbon atoms and a carboxyl group.

Example

Butyryl is often used in organic chemistry to form esters and other compounds.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of butyryl?

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It's a chemical radical derived from butyric acid.

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Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Butyryl is derived from "butyrum" (meaning butter in Latin), which refers to the butyric acid found in butter, and the suffix "-yl" (used in organic chemistry to denote a radical or group derived from a compound). The term "butyryl" refers to a specific chemical group derived from butyric acid, which is associated with butter.

Memory Tip

Think of 'butter' ('butyrum') to remember that 'butyryl' is related to a chemical group derived from butter.

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