Definitions

1. noun

a propyl group (CH3CH2CH2-) attached to another group by a single bond

“The chemist worked with isopropyl alcohol to create a new compound.”

2. adjective

of or relating to a propyl group (CH3CH2CH2-)

“Isopropyl groups are commonly found in organic compounds.”

3. chemistry

a chemical suffix used to denote a propyl group (CH3CH2CH2-)

“Isopropyl is a common suffix in organic chemistry nomenclature.”