Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Acyl Group.
Acyl Group - as a noun
Any group or radical of the form rco- where r is an organic group
Example: "An example of the acyl group is the acetyl group"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acyl9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical groupgroup8radical10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The acyl group is a versatile reactive moiety in organic chemistry."
"One common acyl group is the carbonyl group."
"The acyl group can be transferred from one molecule to another."
"An example of an acyl group is the acetyl group (-C(=O)CH3)."
"The acyl group plays a crucial role in the formation of esters."
