aryl

American  

[ar-il] / ˈær ɪl /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. containing an aryl group.

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aryl British  

/ ˈærɪl /

noun

1. (modifier) chem of, consisting of, or containing an aromatic group

   aryl group or radical

2. an organometallic compound in which a metal atom is bound to an aryl group

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Etymology

Origin of aryl

First recorded in 1905–10; ar(omatic) + -yl

Example Sentences

Although alkyl ketones are far more common, they are also naturally harder to reduce than their aryl counterparts.

From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2025

Using aryl xanthates, the researchers prepared diverse highly functionalized organosulfur compounds, such as phenothiazines and thianthrenes, utilizing simple protocols without any foul odor, thanks to the high stability of the compounds.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2024

CARD9 impacts colitis by altering gut microbiota metabolism of tryptophan into aryl hydrocarbon receptor ligands.

From Nature • Nov. 14, 2017

Although these computational studies provide detailed insight into the more elusive XH–π interactions, most experimental work has focused on aryl and alkyl CH donors, especially in the context of biological and supramolecular systems.

From Nature • Mar. 28, 2017

Chloratzit: potassium chlorate or perchlorate, aryl nitro-bodies, resins, and carbohydrates.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar by Various