butoxyl

/ˈbjuːtɒksɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A butoxy group or the compound butan-2-yl-oxy or butoxy radical, a functional group in organic chemistry.

“Researchers analyzed the properties of butoxyl in various chemical reactions.”

2. adjective

Describing or relating to a butoxy group or compound.

“The chemist studied the butoxyl properties of the new molecule.”

Synonyms

  • alkoxyl
  • alkyl ether
  • butoxy

Antonyms

  • non-alkyl ether
  • non-ether compound