Acyl

Acyl is an organic radical (or functional group) obtained from an organic acid by the removal of the carboxylic hydroxyl group and the addition of a halogen (usually chlorine) in its place.

Related Topics:
Organic - Radical - Functional group - Organic acid - Carboxyl - Hydroxyl

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Acyl groups can be written as having the general formula -COR, where there is a double bond between the carbon and oxygen.

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The names of acyl groups typically end in -yl, such as formyl, propyl, benzoyl.

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Acyl groups can be used in Friedel-Crafts acylation.

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