Cumenyl

/ˈkjuːmənɪl/ noun

Definition

A chemical radical or functional group derived from cumene, used in organic chemistry and synthesis.

Etymology

From 'cumene' plus the chemical suffix -yl, which denotes a univalent radical or functional group in organic chemistry.

Kelly Says

The -yl suffix in chemistry is used to name thousands of radicals and groups—it's the chemist's way of labeling molecular building blocks, like naming individual LEGO pieces.

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