Dipropyl

/daɪˈproʊpəl/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound or functional group containing two propyl radicals (organic groups derived from propane with three carbon atoms).

Etymology

From di- (two) + propyl (from prop- short for propane, from Latin propylaeum meaning gateway, originally relating to architectural terminology). A chemistry term for carbon chains.

Kelly Says

Dipropyl compounds show up in everyday products—dipropyl phthalate used to be in children's toys, but was banned after scientists realized it might interfere with development!

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