acyloxy
|a-cy-lox-y|
C2
/əˈsaɪləksi/
acyl group with oxygen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acyloxy' originates from the combination of 'acyl' and 'oxy', where 'acyl' refers to a functional group derived from an acid by removal of a hydroxyl group, and 'oxy' refers to the presence of an oxygen atom.
Historical Evolution
'Acyloxy' is a modern term used in organic chemistry, derived from the combination of 'acyl' and 'oxy'.
Meaning Changes
The term has consistently referred to the presence of an acyl group bonded to an oxygen atom.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing an acyl group bonded to an oxygen atom.
The acyloxy group is a common functional group in organic chemistry.
Synonyms
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