propyl

[US]/ˈprəʊpɪl/
[UK]/ˈproʊpɪl/
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Translation

n.a univalent radical derived from propane; used in organic chemistry; related to propane

Phrases & Collocations

propyl alcohol

propyl group

propyl acetate

propyl bromide

propyl ether

propylamine

propyl thiol

isopropyl alcohol

n-propyl

propyl nitrate

Example Sentences

propyl alcohol is commonly used as a solvent.

many cosmetics contain propyl parabens as preservatives.

propyl groups are important in organic chemistry.

we need to analyze the propyl compounds in this sample.

propyl ether is used in various industrial applications.

the reaction produced a propyl derivative.

propyl acetate has a fruity smell.

propylamine is used in the production of pharmaceuticals.

they synthesized a new propyl compound in the lab.

propyl bromide is a useful reagent in organic synthesis.

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