pivaloyl

P3I1V4A1L1O1Y4L1

noun

The radical derived from pivalic acid

Scrabble 16

Meanings

nounpivaloyl (plural pivaloyls)

plural pivaloyls

  1. especiallyin compoundschemistryThe radical derived from pivalic acid

    Synonyms: trimethylacetyl

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe radical derived from pivalic acid

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APA

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Chicago

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