English Explanatory Dictionary

octyl

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of very many isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₈H₁₇, formally derived from octane by the loss of a hydrogen atom

Word forms

octyl octyls

Etymology

From octane + -yl.

Derived words

cyclooctyl dioctyl iodooctyl isooctyl monooctyl naboctate octisalate octylamine octyl gallate octylglucoside octylic octylisothiazolinone perfluorooctyl tetraoctyl trioctylphosphine
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