noun a chemical group consisting of an acetyl group bonded to an oxygen atom
In organic chemistry, 'acetoxy-' is a prefix indicating the presence of an acetoxy group, which is a functional group derived from acetic acid. It is commonly used in the naming of organic compounds.
Acetoxy-functionalized materials can be used in various applications, such as in adhesives, coatings, and sealants, where the acetoxy group can participate in crosslinking reactions.
Acetoxy compounds are often used in pharmaceuticals as prodrugs, which are inactive forms of a drug that are converted into active forms in the body. The acetoxy group can be cleaved off to release the active drug.
Acetoxy groups can play a role in various biochemical processes, such as acetylation reactions that modify proteins or other molecules by adding acetyl groups.
In chemistry, 'acetoxy-' is a prefix used to indicate the presence of an acetoxy group, which is a functional group derived from acetic acid.
Pharmacists may encounter 'acetoxy-' in drug names or descriptions to indicate certain chemical properties or structures.
Biologists studying organic compounds may come across 'acetoxy-' as part of chemical names or structures.