Associations to the word «Butyl»

Wiktionary

BUTYL, noun. (organic chemistry) Either of four isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C4H9, formally derived from butane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
BUTYL, noun. A synthetic rubber made by the polymerization of isobutylene.
BUTYL ALCOHOL, noun. (organic compound) Any of four isomeric aliphatic alcohols derived from butane; butanol
BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, noun. Alternative form of butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane
BUTYL RUBBER, noun. A synthetic rubber made by the polymerization of isobutene and isoprene

Dictionary definition

BUTYL, noun. A hydrocarbon radical (C4H9).

Wise words

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