acetonyl
|a-ce-to-nyl|
C2
/əˈsiːtəˌnɪl/
radical from acetone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetonyl' originates from 'acetone', specifically the word 'acetone', where 'acet-' meant 'vinegar' and '-one' indicated a ketone group.
Historical Evolution
'acetone' transformed into the term 'acetonyl' to describe the radical form derived from acetone.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a component of acetone', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a radical derived from acetone'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a univalent radical derived from acetone by the removal of one hydrogen atom.
The acetonyl group is often used in organic synthesis.
Last updated: 2025/04/19 16:06