anisyl
|an-is-yl|
/ˈænɪsɪl/
anise-derived benzyl group
Etymology
'anisyl' originates from the noun 'anise' (from Latin 'anisum' and Greek 'ánison') combined with the chemical suffix '-yl' used to denote radicals or substituent groups.
'anisyl' was coined in 19th-century organic chemistry by combining 'anise' with the systematic suffix '-yl' to name radicals such as the 4-methoxybenzyl (p-anisyl) group; it entered chemical nomenclature in modern usage and appears in names like 'anisyl chloride' and 'anisyl alcohol.'
Initially used to denote a radical derived from anise-related compounds; it has retained this technical chemical meaning and is used to specify the 4-methoxybenzyl substituent in modern organic nomenclature.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a radical or substituent group derived from anise, typically the 4-methoxybenzyl group (p-anisyl); used in organic chemistry to name compounds containing this group.
The molecule contains an anisyl group at the para position of the aromatic ring.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from anise (used attributively in chemical names, e.g., anisyl chloride).
Anisyl chloride is a reagent used to introduce an anisyl group into a molecule.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/13 01:21