isobutyl
/ˌaɪsoʊˈbjuːtɪl/
adjective
- Relating to or containing the isobutyl group, a chemical structure derived from isobutane.
- Some perfumes contain isobutyl esters for their fruity scent.
- The chemist synthesized an isobutyl compound for the experiment.
- Isobutyl alcohol is used as a solvent in paints and varnishes.
noun
- The chemical group or radical derived from isobutane, often used in organic chemistry.
- The isobutyl group attaches to the molecule in the reaction.
- Students learned to draw the structure of an isobutyl in class.
- Isobutyl is a common substituent in many organic compounds.