Furyl

/ˈfjʊərəl/ noun

Definition

A chemical group derived from furan, used in organic chemistry to create compounds with specific properties.

Etymology

From 'furan' (a five-membered aromatic ring containing oxygen) plus the suffix '-yl' (indicating a hydrocarbon radical or group).

Kelly Says

Furyl groups are like chemical LEGO pieces—they snap onto larger molecules to give them new properties, and they show up in everything from modern plastics to medicines.

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