hexyl

American

[hek-sil] / ˈhɛk sɪl /

adjective

containing a hexyl group.

hexyl British

/ ˈhɛksɪl /

noun

(modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the group of atoms C 6 H 13 , esp the isomeric form of this group, CH 3 (CH 2 ) 4 CH 2 -

a hexyl group or radical

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hexyl Scientific

/ hĕk′səl /

The radical C ₆ H ₁₃, derived from hexane.

Other Word Forms

hexylic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of hexyl

First recorded in 1865–70; hex- ( def. ) + -yl

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hexyl

For example, where esters are often "fruity" and hexyl compounds are often "green," umami is not "fruity" or "green."

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