methyl group Synonyms
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methyl group Meaning
Wordnet
methyl group (n)
the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane
methyl group Sentence Examples
- **Methane** contains a single **methyl group** bonded to a hydrogen atom.
- **Methanol** is an alcohol that contains a **methyl group** attached to a hydroxyl group.
- **Methylamine** is an amine that has a **methyl group** bonded to a nitrogen atom.
- **Acetic acid** is a carboxylic acid that has a **methyl group** bonded to a carbonyl group.
- **Caffeine** has three **methyl groups** attached to its purine ring.
- **Nicotine** contains two **methyl groups** on its pyridine ring.
- **Morphine** has a **methyl group** bonded to its nitrogen atom.
- **Coenzyme Q10** contains 10 **methyl groups** attached to its isoprenoid tail.
- **Vitamin B12** has a **methyl group** attached to its corrin ring.
- **Sulfonamides** have a **methyl group** bonded to the sulfonamide group.
FAQs About the word methyl group
the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane
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**Methane** contains a single **methyl group** bonded to a hydrogen atom.
**Methanol** is an alcohol that contains a **methyl group** attached to a hydroxyl group.
**Methylamine** is an amine that has a **methyl group** bonded to a nitrogen atom.
**Acetic acid** is a carboxylic acid that has a **methyl group** bonded to a carbonyl group.
