(xiān) - Acyl — a chemical term referring to the

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Acyl — a chemical term referring to the acyl group in organic chemistry, specifically the radical RCO- derived from an organic acid by removal of a hydroxyl group.

Acyl — a chemical term referring to the

Usage highlights

Acyl groupAcyl chlorideAcyl transferAcyl enzymeAcyl compoundBenzoyl group

Synonyms

  • 酰基acyl group (more specific chemical term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This compound contains an acyl group (酰基).
  • Acyl chlorides are reactive derivatives (酰氯).
  • The reaction involves acyl transfer (酰基转移).
  • Acetyl is a common acyl group (乙酰基).

Collocations

  • Acyl group(酰基)
  • Acyl chloride(酰氯)
  • Acyl transfer(酰基转移)
  • Acyl enzyme(酰基酶)
  • Acyl compound(酰化合物)
  • Benzoyl group(苯甲酰基)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 酰 is a specialized character primarily used in chemical terminology.
  • It represents the concept of acyl groups in organic chemistry.
  • The character was created specifically for scientific use in modern Chinese.

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