Anthraquinonyl

/ˌænθrəˈkwɪnənɪl/ noun

Definition

The radical or functional group derived from anthraquinone, used as a building block in synthesizing more complex organic compounds.

Etymology

From anthraquinone + the suffix '-yl' denoting a radical or group that can attach to other molecules. This is standard chemical nomenclature for reactive fragments.

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