noun a chemical group derived from an acyl radical by removal of a hydroxyl group
Acyl group attached to an oxygen atom
Relevant in the study of drug metabolism and drug interactions
Involves the transfer of an acyl group from one molecule to another
Used in the creation of various organic compounds
Important in the design and development of pharmaceutical drugs
In chemistry, acyloxy refers to a functional group derived from an acyl group by the removal of a hydroxyl group.
Acyloxy compounds are important in pharmaceuticals as they can affect the bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of drugs.
Biologists may study the role of acyloxy groups in biological systems and cellular processes.