alkyl

al·kyl (

A monovalent radical, such as ethyl or propyl, having the general formula C_nH_2n+₁.

[German Alkohol, alcohol (from Medieval Latin alcohol, antimony; see alcohol) + -yl.]

alkyl [ˈælkɪl]

1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C_nH_2n+1 alkyl group or radical

2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) an organometallic compound, such as tetraethyl lead, containing an alkyl group bound to a metal atom

[from German, from Alk(ohol) alcohol + -yl]

alkyl (

A radical that has the general formula C_nH_2n+₁, formed by removing a hydrogen atom from an alkane. Ethyl and propyl are alkyls.

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Noun

alkyl - any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons

alkyl group, alkyl radical

chemical group, radical, group - (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

ethyl, ethyl group, ethyl radical - the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom

methyl, methyl group, methyl radical - the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane

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alkyl group alkyl halide alkyl radical alkylate alkylation alkylbenzene alkylbenzenesulfonate alkylic benzalkonium chloride chemical group ethyl ethyl group ethyl radical group haloalkane haloform mercaptide methyl methyl group	Michelin Key statement: A rubber composition comprising the following compound: R1--NH-phenyl-NH--R2 where the amino moieties occupy the 1 and 4 positions of the phenyl ring, and R1 and R2 are selected from the group consisting of H, C1 to C3 straight chain or branched alkyl groups, and wherein R1 and R2 may be the same or different; and where the t90 isothermal at 125[degrees]C is within 30% of the t90 after 28 days aging at 40[degrees]C as the unaged green rubber composition. Rubber composition and tire comprising same by Rubber World It is comprised of approximately 68% of an alkyl ethoxy sulfate surfactant wherein the alkyl group has an average of 12-16 carbon atoms and the degree of ethoxylation is at least 3; from about 2-7% of a betaine surfactant; from about 2-7% of a hydroxysultaine surfactant; from about 0. Detangling shampoo patented by Unilever by Household & Personal Products Industry ]CH(R1)(COOR2) where R1 is H or CH3 and R2 is a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl chain having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, wherein the first layer does not comprise chalk. Layered Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive: No. 7,498,078; Marc Husemann, ... by Nonwovens Industry	alkalosis alkalotic alkaluria alkane alkane series alkanet alkapton alkaptonuria Alkargen Alkarsin Alkazar Alkekengi alkene Alkeran Alkermes alkie alkine Alkmaar alko Alkoran Alkoranic Alkoranist alky alkyd alkyd resin alkyl alkyl group alkyl halide alkyl radical alkylate alkylating agent alkylation alkylbenzene alkylbenzenesulfonate alkylic alkyne all All . . . in the world All a case all along All and some All and sundry all appropriate action all arounder all at once All Blacks All but all clear All comers all day long All Fools' Day	Alkonost Alkoran Alkoranic Alkoranist Alkourashi's First Class Squad Alkoxide Alkoxide ion Alkoxides Alkoxy Alkoxy group Alkoxy group Alkoxyhydroxylamine Alkoxyhydroxylamine ALKP ALKQN ALKS Alksnis, Adams Eduards Alksnis, Iakov Alksnis, Iakov Ivanovich alky alky alkyd Alkyd Molding Compound alkyd paint alkyd resin alkyd resin Alkyd Resins alkyds alkyl Alkyl Ammonium Compound Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate Alkyl chloride Alkyl chloride Alkyl Cobalt Dicarbollide Extraction Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride alkyl group alkyl group alkyl group Alkyl Guanine Transferase alkyl halide alkyl halide Alkyl halides Alkyl halides Alkyl iodide Alkyl iodide Alkyl Ketene Dimer alkyl lead alkyl lead alkyl lead Alkyl nitrile Alkyl nitrile Alkyl nitrile Alkyl Phenol Ethoxylate Alkyl Polyglycoside alkyl radical alkylamine alkylamine alkylaryl sulfonates alkylate

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alkyl group
alkyl halide
alkyl radical
alkylate
alkylation
alkylbenzene
alkylbenzenesulfonate
alkylic
benzalkonium chloride
chemical group
ethyl
ethyl group
ethyl radical
group
haloalkane
haloform
mercaptide
methyl
methyl group

Michelin Key statement: A rubber composition comprising the following compound: R1--NH-phenyl-NH--R2 where the amino moieties occupy the 1 and 4 positions of the phenyl ring, and R1 and R2 are selected from the group consisting of H, C1 to C3 straight chain or branched alkyl groups, and wherein R1 and R2 may be the same or different; and where the t90 isothermal at 125[degrees]C is within 30% of the t90 after 28 days aging at 40[degrees]C as the unaged green rubber composition.

Rubber composition and tire comprising same by Rubber World

It is comprised of approximately 68% of an alkyl ethoxy sulfate surfactant wherein the alkyl group has an average of 12-16 carbon atoms and the degree of ethoxylation is at least 3; from about 2-7% of a betaine surfactant; from about 2-7% of a hydroxysultaine surfactant; from about 0.

Detangling shampoo patented by Unilever by Household & Personal Products Industry

]CH(R1)(COOR2) where R1 is H or CH3 and R2 is a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl chain having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, wherein the first layer does not comprise chalk.

Layered Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive: No. 7,498,078; Marc Husemann, ... by Nonwovens Industry

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