Acyloxymethane

/ˌeɪsɪˈlɒksɪmeθeɪn/ noun

Definition

An organic compound where a methane unit (CH₂) is bonded to an acyloxy group, creating a specific molecular structure.

Etymology

From 'acyloxy' + 'methane' (CH₄). This systematic name describes the exact arrangement of the acyloxy group attached to a methane-derived unit.

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