isobutyl

/ˌaɪsoʊˈbjuːtɪl/
adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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