carbonyl
|car-bo-nyl|
C1
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/ˈkɑːrbənɪl/
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/ˈkɑːbənɪl/
carbon-oxygen double bond
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carbonyl' originates from the combination of 'carbon' and the suffix '-yl', which is used in chemistry to denote a radical or group.
Historical Evolution
'carbonyl' was formed by combining 'carbon' with the suffix '-yl' in the 19th century to describe the carbon-oxygen double bond group.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the carbon-oxygen double bond, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a functional group in organic chemistry consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom (C=O).
The carbonyl group is a key feature in aldehydes and ketones.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/29 20:01