caproyl

C3A1P3R1O1Y4L1

noun

The univalent radical derived from caproic acid by loss of the hydroxy group; hexanoyl

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Meanings

nouncaproyl (plural caproyls)

plural caproyls

  1. especiallyin compoundschemistryThe univalent radical derived from caproic acid by loss of the hydroxy group; hexanoyl
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APA

caproyl. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/caproyl

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Chicago

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