Propyl Definition

prōpĭl
noun
The monovalent radical C3H7, having two isomeric forms.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • propyl radical
  • propyl group
adjective
Relating to or being a hydrocarbon unit, C3 H7 , that can occur as a substituent in an organic compound or as an ion or radical.
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Other Word Forms of Propyl

Noun

Singular:
propyl
Plural:
propyls

Origin of Propyl

  • prop(ane) –yl

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Propyl Sentence Examples

  • The higher alcohols such as propyl, isobutyl, amyl, capryl, oenanthyl and caproyl, have been identified; and the amount of these vary according to the different conditions of the fermentation.

  • But on the other hand, it is readily converted by hydrobromic acid into normal propyl bromide, CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 Br.

  • An example is propyl alcohol and water.

  • The third most valuable indication which molecular structure gives about these isomers is how to prepare them, for instance, that normal hexane, represented by CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CH 2 CH 2 CH3, may be obtained by action of sodium on propyl iodide, CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 I, the atoms of iodine being removed from two molecules of propyl iodide, with the resulting fusion.

  • It dissolves gradually in concentrated sulphuric acid, forming propyl sulphate.

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Words Starting With

PPRPRO

Words Ending With

LYLPYL

Unscrambles

propyl

Words Starting With P and Ending With L

Starts With P & Ends With LStarts With PR & Ends With LStarts With P & Ends With YL

Word Length

6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With P6 Letter Words Ending With L