Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ethanoyl
Noun
/ˈɛθəˌnɔɪl/
Definition
Ethanoyl is a chemical compound derived from ethanoic acid; it serves as a functional group in various organic compounds.
Examples
- The ethanoyl group is often used in the synthesis of esters.
- In the presence of a suitable nucleophile, ethanoyl can undergo nucleophilic acyl substitution.
- Researchers studied the reactivity of ethanoyl derivatives in various chemical reactions.
Meaning
Ethanoyl refers to an acetyl group that plays an important role in acyl transfer reactions in organic chemistry.
Synonyms
- Acetyl
- Ethyl carbonyl
