heptyl
noun
hep·tyl
\ˈheptə̇l\
Definition of heptyl
-s
: any of several isomeric alkyl radicals C7H15 derived from the heptanes; especially : the normal radical CH3(CH2)5CH2−
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Origin and Etymology of heptyl
International Scientific Vocabulary hepta- + -yl
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