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cacodyl

cacodyl

9.9
A chemical group with arsenic that chemists use to make other chemicals
  • noun
  • /ˈkækoʊdɪl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cacodilo
  • Researchers studied a series of reactions involving cacodyl, a radical derived from arsine.

Examples

  • Researchers studied a series of reactions involving cacodyl and its derivatives.

  • Many chemists study cacodyls for their interesting reactions.

  • The compound cacodyl was historically known for its extremely unpleasant odor.

  • The toxic properties of cacodyl make it important to handle with care in the laboratory.

  • The compound cacodyl is known for its unique properties.

  • The compound cacodyl is known for being derived from arsine and is significant in chemical reactions.

  • Handling cacodyl requires caution due to its chemical properties and potential hazards in the laboratory.

Synonyms

cacodyl radical
vscacodyl
  • Specialized
9.9

A small chemical group containing arsenic and two methyl parts

is the standard chemical name for that univalent species
cacodyl group
vscacodyl
  • Specialized
9.9

A part of a molecule where arsenic is attached to two small carbon-based groups

is the name used when it exists as a free reactive species

Compounds

cacodyl group
  • Specialized
9.9

A part of a molecule where arsenic is attached to two small carbon-based groups

cacodyl radical
  • Specialized
9.9

A small chemical group containing arsenic and two methyl parts

Surface Forms

cacodyl singular
cacodyls plural

Morphology

cacodyl = cacod + yl

A specialized chemical name built from a non‑productive combining form plus the chemical radical suffix '-yl', so an average learner cannot derive the meaning from the parts.

Etymology

Cacodyl comes from the Greek parts caco- 'bad' and odour 'smell'. Chemists named this arsenic group for its very bad, garlic-like smell, so the name helps you remember that the group is smelly and dangerous.