Butyl
Butyl
Butyl (pronounced /ˈbjuːtaɪl/) is a functional group in organic chemistry with the formula -C4H9. The term is derived from the Greek word "butyros", meaning butter, as butyric acid was first detected in butter.
Etymology
The term "butyl" is derived from "butyric acid", a compound originally discovered in rancid butter. The name "butyric acid" comes from the Greek word "βούτῡρον" (būtūron), meaning "butter", combined with the chemical suffix "-yl", which is from the Greek "hūlē", meaning "matter" or "stuff".
Related Terms
- Butyric acid: An organic compound with the formula CH3CH2CH2-COOH that is found in milk, especially goat, sheep and buffalo milk, butter, parmesan cheese, and as a product of anaerobic fermentation (including in the colon and as body odor).
- Isobutyl: A functional group with the chemical formula -CH(CH3)2CH2.
- Sec-butyl: A functional group with the chemical formula -CH2CH(CH3)CH2.
- Tert-butyl: A functional group with the chemical formula -C(CH3)3.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Butyl
- Wikipedia's article - Butyl
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