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propyl group

 

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Noun propyl group has 1 sense
  1. propyl, propyl group, propyl radical - the monovalent organic group C3H7- obtained from propane
    --1 is a kind of group, radical, chemical group

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Propyl Group

Description:

The propyl group is a chemical functional group consisting of three carbon atoms attached in a linear chain to form an alkyl group. It is often represented as -C3H7. The propyl group is commonly found in a variety of organic compounds and plays a crucial role in the structural and functional properties of many molecules.

Senses and Usages:

1. Chemistry:

In chemistry, the propyl group refers to a three-carbon alkyl substituent derived from propane. It can be found in various compounds including but not limited to propyl alcohol, propylamine, and propyl acetate.

Sample Sentence: The propyl group in propyl alcohol gives it its distinctive odor.

2. Organic Compounds:

Organic compounds containing the propyl group often exhibit specific chemical and physical properties due to its presence. It influences the reactivity, solubility, and biological activity of these compounds.

Sample Sentence: The addition of a propyl group to the molecule significantly enhanced its stability.

3. Biochemistry:

In biochemistry, the propyl group can be found in various biomolecules, such as fatty acids and amino acids. It contributes to the overall structure and function of these molecules.

Sample Sentence: The propyl group in the amino acid plays a crucial role in protein folding.

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