Definition of isobutyl in English:
isobutyl
nounˌʌɪsəʊˈbjuːtɪlˌʌɪsəʊˈbjuːtʌɪl
Chemistry as modifier Of or denoting the alkyl radical —CH₂CH(CH₃)₂, derived from isobutane.
Example sentencesExamples
- There are two possible arrangements of the atoms in the butyl group, which means there are two isomers: n-butyl and isobutyl.
- I have done a bit of homespun research of my own into this group of compounds, of which there are five: butyl, ethyl, isobutyl, methyl and propyl paraben.
- The carboxylic acid group of the drug is first reacted with an activated carbonyl group like that found on isobutyl chloroformate.
- Inhalation of amyl nitrite, as well as isobutyl nitrite, purportedly enhances sexual pleasure and produces euphoria.
- Two ketones (methyl isobutyl ketone and 5-ethyl cyclopentanone) were also identified.