Alkyl

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In chemistry, an alkyl is a univalent aliphatic hydrocarbon radical ( C_nH_2n+1). Alkyl is a hydrocarbon radical derived from alkanes ( C_nH_2n+2) by removal of one hydrogen atom.

Examples are :C H₃- methyl; C₂H₅- ethyl, C₃H₇- propyl...

See also: transesterification, alkene.

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