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methyl (mĕth`əl), CH3, organic free radical free radical, in chemistry, a molecule or atom that contains an unpaired electron but is neither positively nor negatively charged. Free radicals are usually highly reactive and unstable.
..... Click the link for more information. or alkyl group alkyl group , in chemistry, group of carbon and hydrogen atoms derived from an alkane molecule by removing one hydrogen atom (see radical). The name of the alkyl group is derived from the name of its alkane by replacing the -ane suffix with -yl, e.g. ..... Click the link for more information. derived from methane methane , CH4, colorless, odorless, gaseous saturated hydrocarbon; the simplest alkane. It is less dense than air, melts at −184°C;, and boils at −161.4°C;. It is combustible and can form explosive mixtures with air. ..... Click the link for more information. by the removal of one hydrogen atom. methyl 1. of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group of atoms CH3 2. an organometallic compound in which methyl groups are bound directly to a metal atom methyl [′meth·əl] (organic chemistry) The alkyl group derived from methane and usually written CH3‒. Also known as carbinyl. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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