Acyl

Pronunciation: /ˈæsɪl/

Definitions of acyl

noun a chemical group derived from an organic acid by removal of a hydroxyl group

Example Sentences

A1 An acyl group is a functional group derived from a carboxylic acid.

A2 Students in chemistry class learned about the structure of an acyl chloride.

B1 The acyl group is an important component in the synthesis of organic compounds.

B2 Researchers are studying the reactivity of different acyl derivatives.

C1 The acyl chain in lipids plays a crucial role in cell membrane structure.

C2 Chemists are exploring new methods for acyl transfer reactions in organic synthesis.

Examples of acyl in a Sentence

formal The acyl group is a functional group derived from carboxylic acids by the removal of a hydroxyl group.

informal Scientists are studying the role of acyl groups in various chemical reactions.

slang I heard acyls are important in making certain types of compounds.

figurative The acyl group acts like a key that unlocks the potential of the molecule.

Grammatical Forms of acyl

• plural: acyls
• comparative: more acyl
• superlative: most acyl
• present tense: acyl
• future tense: will acyl
• perfect tense: has acyl
• continuous tense: is acyling
• singular: acyl
• positive degree: acyl
• infinitive: to acyl
• gerund: acyling
• participle: acyled

Origin and Evolution of acyl

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: Greek and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acyl' originated from the combination of the prefix 'acylo-' derived from the Greek word 'akúlon' meaning 'point' or 'tip', and the suffix '-yl' commonly used in chemistry to denote a radical or group of atoms.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in organic chemistry to describe a radical derived from an acid, the term 'acyl' has since become widely used in biochemistry and molecular biology to refer to the functional group R-C=O found in acyl compounds.