Ethyl
Ethyl
Ethyl (/ˈɛθɪl/), also known as ethyl group, is a functional group in organic chemistry, consisting of two carbon atoms and five hydrogen atoms, with the formula -C2H5. It is derived from the alkane ethane (C2H6) by removal of one hydrogen atom.
Etymology
The term "ethyl" was coined from the German word "Aether" and the chemical suffix "-yl". The word "Aether" means "upper air" or "pure air", while "-yl" is a suffix used in organic chemistry to denote a substituent group.
Related Terms
- Alkane: Alkanes are a type of hydrocarbon with the general formula CnH2n+2. Ethane is an example of an alkane.
- Functional Group: A functional group is a group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of that molecule. The ethyl group is a type of functional group.
- Organic Chemistry: Organic chemistry is the study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds, which include not only hydrocarbons but also compounds with any number of other elements.
- Hydrocarbon: Hydrocarbons are organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon. Ethyl is a hydrocarbon group derived from ethane.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ethyl
- Wikipedia's article - Ethyl
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