xyloyl

X8Y4L1O1Y4L1

noun

A radical, (CH₃)₂.C₆H₃, derived from xylic acid, used in cosmetics and perfumes.

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Meanings

nounxyloyl (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryA radical, (CH₃)₂.C₆H₃, derived from xylic acid, used in cosmetics and perfumes.

    […] which comprises extractively treating the oil with a solvent selected from the group consisting of benzoyl, toluyl and xyloyl furan […]

    1935, Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office, page 211

Origin

From xylo- + -yl.

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Chicago

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