Associations to the word «Propyl»

Wiktionary

PROPYL, noun. (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C3H7, formally derived from propane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.

Dictionary definition

PROPYL, noun. The monovalent organic group C3H7- obtained from propane.

Wise words

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