octyl
9.1
Having a chain of eight carbon atoms in a molecule
- adjective
- /ˈɑkˌtɪl/
- Specialized
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octilo
- Many surfactants contain an octyl chain to improve their effectiveness.
Examples
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The octyl group in this compound enhances its solubility.
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Researchers studied the effects of octyl compounds on cell membranes.
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The chemist added an octyl group to the molecule to change its properties.
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We synthesized a new octyl derivative last week.
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The chemist added an octyl group to the molecule to change its properties.
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Many surfactants contain an octyl chain to improve their effectiveness.
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The octyl group in this compound enhances its solubility.
Surface Forms
octyl positive
Etymology
Octyl comes from the root oct- meaning 'eight', the same root you see in octagon and octave. As an adjective, octyl describes a part of a molecule that contains a chain of eight carbon atoms, so the name reminds you it has 'eight' carbons.
