Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z alkoxyamino Any alkoxy derivative of an amino radical alkoxycarbonyl Any alkoxy derivative of a carbonyl radical alkoxycyclization A reaction in which the addition of an alkoxy group to one carbon atom of a double or triple bond is accompanied by cyclization alkoxyethyl Any alkoxy derivative of an ethyl group alkoxyl The alkoxy radical alkoxylate Any alkoxy anion, or any salt containing such an anion. alkoxylated Modified by addition of an alkoxy group alkoxylation A reaction with an alkoxy group, an alkoxide or an epoxide. alkoxymercuration A chemical reaction in which an alkene reacts with an alcohol in the presence of a mercury(II) salt to form an ether. alkoxymethyl Any alkoxy derivative of a methyl group R-O-CH₂- alkoxymethylidene Any alkoxy derivative of a methylidene radical alkoxysilane Any alkoxy derivative of a silane. alkoxysulfonium Any alkoxy derivative of a sulfonium ion alkyd A synthetic resin derived from a reaction between alcohol and certain acids, used as a base for many laminates, paints and coatings. alkyl Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₁ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons. In other words, an alkane minus one hydrogen atom. alkylacetylglycerophosphatase One of the hydrolase enzymes that act on phosphoric monoester bonds. alkylalane Any alkyl alane alkylaluminium Any alkyl organoaluminium compound alkylamidation amidation involving an alkyl amide alkylamide Any alkyl amide alkylamine Any aliphatic amine alkylamino A group or radical containing both an alkyl and an amino group alkylaminooxadiazole Any alkylamino derivative of an oxadiazole alkylammonium Any aliphatic ammonium cation alkylant An alkylant is a chemical compound that can introduce an Alkyl group to another molecule. alkylarene Any alkyl-substituted arene. alkylarylamine Any N-alkyl derivative of an arylamine alkylate To add one or more alkyl groups to a compound, especially by reacting with an alkylating agent alkylated That has been modified by alkylation alkylation Any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high-octane petroleum fuels. alkylative Describing a rearrangement reaction that forms an alkyl group alkylator An alkylating agent, especially one that alkylates a nucleic acid alkylbenzene Any hydrocarbon formally derived from benzene by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with alkyl groups alkylbenzenesulfonate An alkyl derivation of benzenesulfonate. alkylbenzimidazole Any alkyl derivative of benzimidazole alkylbenzoic Describing any alkyl substituted derivative of benzoic acid alkylborane Any aliphatic organoborane. alkylboronic Relating to any alkyl derivative of a boronic acid alkylcarbodiimide Any alkyl carbodiimide alkylcobalamin A class of cobalamins with an alkyl group bonded to it. alkylcyclohexanol Any alkyl derivative of cyclohexanol alkylcyclohexanone Any alkyl derivative of cyclohexanone alkyldihydroxyacetone Any alkyl derivative of dihydroxyacetone, especially one that is part of the biosynthesis of plasmalogens alkylene An alkene. alkylglucoside Any alkyl glucoside alkylglycerol Any alkyl ether of glycerol alkylglycine Any N-alkyl derivative of glycine alkylguanine methylguanine alkylhalidase A hydrolase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction bromochloromethane + H₂O ⇌ formaldehyde + bromide + chloride. alkylhydroperoxidase Any hydroperoxidase that reduces an alkyl peroxide to the corresponding alcohol alkylhydroperoxide Any alkyl hydroperoxide alkylhydroxylamide Any alkyl derivative of a hydroxylamide alkylic Relating to or composed of alkyl chains; aliphatic. alkylidene Any of a class of divalent functional groups derived from an alkane by removal of two hydrogen atoms from the same carbon atom, the free valencies being part of a double bond - R₂C= alkylideneamino A univalent radical of the form R₂C=N- (where R is an alkyl group) alkylideneaminoxyl Any univalent radical of the form R₂C=N-O- (where R is an alkyl group) alkylideneaminyl Any univalent radical of the form R₂C=N- (where R is an alkyl group) alkylidyne Any carbene, of general formula RC^.:, having a univalent carbon atom. alkylimidate Any alkyl imidate alkylimide Any compound that contains an imide group and an alkyl group. alkylimino Any alkyl imino radical alkylindole Any alkyl derivative of an indole alkyllithium Any alkyl organometallic compound of lithium alkyllysinase Any of a family of enzymes that catalyses the removal of alkyl (especially methyl) groups from lysine alkylmercurial Of or pertaining to an alkylmercury compound. alkylmercury Describing any alkyl organomercury compound alkylmetal Any aliphatic organometallic compound. alkylmorpholine Any alkyl derivative of morpholine alkylnitrate Any aliphatic nitrate alkyloxonium Any oxonium ion, derived from an alkyl alcohol, of general formula R-OH₂⁺ alkylpalladium Any alkyl organometallic compound of palladium alkylphenol Any of a family of organic compounds obtained by the alkylation of a phenol alkylphenolic Derived from an alkylphenol alkylphenone Any alkyl phenone. alkylphosphine Any aliphatic phosphine alkylphosphonate Any salt or ester of an alkyl phosphonic acid alkylpiperidine Any alkyl derivative of piperidine alkylpurine Any C- or N-alkyl derivative of a purine; some of them are immunopotentiators alkylpyridine Any alkyl derivative of pyridine alkylpyridinium Any alkyl derivative of the pyridinium cation alkylpyrimidine Any alkyl derivative of a pyrimidine alkylquinoline Any alkyl quinoline. alkylquinolone Any alkyl quinolone alkylresorcinol A phenolic lipid composed of long aliphatic chains and resorcinol-type phenolic rings. alkylsilane Any aliphatic organosilane alkylstibine Any aliphatic organostibine alkylsulfanyl Any alkyl derivative of a sulfanyl radical alkylthio Any univalent radical R-S- where R is an alkyl group and S is a sulfur atom alkyltransferase Any transferase that transfers alkyl groups. alkyltrimethylammonium Any quaternary ammonium cation having three methyl groups and an alkyl group alkylurea Any aliphatic derivative of urea alkylzinc Any alkyl organozinc compound alkynal Any aldehyde containing an alkyne group. alkynamide Any amide containing an alkyne group alkyne A hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon–carbon triple bond. alkynoate Any salt or ester of an alkynoic acid alkynol Any alcohol containing an alkyne group alkynoyl The univalent radical derived from alkynoic acid by loss of the hydroxy group. alkynyl Of, pertaining to, or derived from an alkyne alkynylaldehyde Any alkynyl aldehyde alkynylaniline Any alkynyl derivative of aniline alkynylated Reacted with, or converted into, an alkyne. alkynylation reaction with an alkyne alkynylide Any alkynyl ylide alkynyloxindole Any alkynyl oxindole alkyphenol A chemical compound containing an alkyl group attached to phenol. all Every individual or anything of the given class, with no exceptions (the noun or noun phrase denoting the class must be plural or uncountable). alla A transliteration of the Russian or Ukrainian female given name А́лла (Álla) allabogdanite An orthorhombic-dipyramidal light straw yellow mineral containing cobalt, iron, nickel, and phosphorus. Allacapan A municipality of Cagayan, Philippines. allachesthesia Synonym of allesthesia. allactite A mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, manganese, and oxygen. Alladian A language spoken in Ivory Coast allah God, in Islamic or Arabic contexts Allahabad Former name of Prayagraj, a city and its encompassing district in Uttar Pradesh, India. Allahqoli A transliteration of the Persian male given name اللهقلی (allâh-qoli) Allain A surname. Allaire A surname from French [in turn from Breton]. Allais A surname from French. Allam A surname from Arabic. Allamakee The northeastern-most county in the state of Iowa in the United States. Allaman A municipality in Morges district, Vaud canton, Switzerland. allamanda Any plant in the genus Allamanda, especially those grown in mild climates and indoors for their colorful flowers, such as Allamanda cathartica. allamandin An iridoid lactone found in Allamanda species. Allambee A locality in the Shire of Baw Baw, south eastern Victoria, Australia. Allamuchy A township and census-designated place therein, in Warren County, New Jersey, United States. Allan A male given name from the Celtic languages, a less common spelling of Alan. Allanach A surname. Allandale A small village in Falkirk council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NS8078). Allanfearn A small settlement near Inverness, Highland council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NH7147). allanite Any of a group of silicate minerals that are a source of rare earth metals. allanitic Relating to the mineral allanite. Allansford A town in the Shire of Moyne and the City of Warrnambool, south western Victoria, Australia Allanson A surname. allantiasis Food poisoning (especially botulism) as a result of eating poorly cooked sausages. allantoamnionic Of or relating to the allantois and the amnion. allantoate Any salt or ester of allantoic acid. allantochorion the allantochorion is a fusion of the chorion with the allantois and ensures gas exchange of the fetus. allantochorionic Relating to the allantochorion. allantodioid Resembling the former fern genus Allantodia. allantoenteric Synonym of allantoic. allantogenesis The formation and development of the allantois allantoic Of, pertaining to or derived from the allantois. allantoically By means of the allantois allantoicase A hydrolase enzyme that participates in purine metabolism by facilitating the utilization of purines as secondary nitrogen sources under nitrogen-limiting conditions. allantoid The allantois. allantoidal Of or relating to the allantois. allantoin A diureide of glyoxylic acid, used in various pharmaceutical and cosmetic products; or a derivative of this compound allantoinase An enzyme that produces allantoate as part of purine metabolism. allantoinuria The presence of allantoin in the urine