butyl group

noun Chemistry.

any of four univalent isomeric groups having the formula C4H9–.

Nearby words

butyl, butyl acetate, butyl alcohol, butyl aldehyde, butyl aminobenzoate, butyl group, butyl nitrite, butyl rubber, butylate, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene

Also called butyl radical.

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