Definition of isopropyl in English:
isopropyl
nounˌʌɪsəʊˈprəʊpʌɪlˌʌɪsəʊˈprəʊpɪlˌīsəˈprōpəl
Chemistry as modifier Of or denoting the alkyl radical —CH(CH₃)₂, derived from propane by removal of a hydrogen atom from the middle carbon atom.
Example sentencesExamples
- It has been stated that isopropyl acetate is comparable in toxicity to ethyl acetate and npropyl acetate.
- In the laboratory, however, allolactose is usually replaced by the analogous compound isopropyl thiogalactose, which is not metabolized.
- On the other hand, virtually no hydrolysis occurs with an isopropyl group and the return of AChE is dependent upon synthesis of a new enzyme.
- Three glyphosate salts are currently being marketed: isopropyl amine, ammonium and di-ammonium salt.
- Here, expression from pQE60 is increased in the presence of isopropyl thiogalactoside.