methyl
Simplest organic radical
Methyl is a chemical unit consisting of one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms (CH₃).
It appears constantly in organic chemistry as a building block attached to larger molecules: methyl alcohol, methyl group, methylated spirits.
The prefix methyl- in compound names indicates this unit is present in the substance's molecular structure.
Adding hydrocarbon groups chemically
- substitutionExchange of one for another
- additionJoining quantities mathematically
- nucleophileElectron-pair donating species
- electrophileElectron-pair acceptor species
radical · transfer · S-adenosylmethionine · catalysis · mechanism · rearrangement
Saturated hydrocarbon substituent
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- hydrogenSimplest atomic element
- organicFrom living matter
- radicalRoot-indicating symbol
methane · hydrocarbon · saturated · unsaturated · hydrophobic · nonpolar · lipophilic · covalent
Prone to ignition
- volatileLiable to sudden change
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- combustibleCapable of burning
- flashpointIgnition temperature threshold
ignition · vapor · inhalation · exposure · poisoning · fumes · ventilation · safety
Heritable expression changes, sequence intact
- histoneChromosome-packing protein
- gene expressionDNA to functional product
- chromatinNuclear protein-wrapped genetic material
- silencingStopping noise or dissent
imprinting · metabolism · folate · B12 · homocysteine · methionine · biomarker
Simplest alkane fuel
- methylamineCH₃NH₂ compound
- formaldehydeColorless pungent preservative gas
- tolueneAromatic solvent from petroleum
- xyleneDimethylbenzene industrial solvent
Sharply strong-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- foulOffensive or illegal
- sulfurousContaining yellow element
gas leak · odorant · distinctive · strong · penetrating · unpleasant · detectable · warning
alkylation
Adding hydrocarbon groups chemically
- substitutionExchange of one for another
- additionJoining quantities mathematically
- nucleophileElectron-pair donating species
electrophile · radical · transfer · S-adenosylmethionine · catalysis · mechanism · rearrangement
alkyl
Saturated hydrocarbon substituent
radical · methane · hydrocarbon · saturated · unsaturated · hydrophobic · nonpolar · lipophilic · covalent · bond
flammable
Prone to ignition
- volatileLiable to sudden change
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- combustibleCapable of burning
flashpoint · ignition · vapor · inhalation · exposure · poisoning · fumes · ventilation · safety · MSDS
epigenetics
Heritable expression changes, sequence intact
- histoneChromosome-packing protein
- gene expressionDNA to functional product
- chromatinNuclear protein-wrapped genetic material
silencing · imprinting · metabolism · folate · B12 · homocysteine · methionine · biomarker
methane
Simplest alkane fuel
- methylamineCH₃NH₂ compound
- formaldehydeColorless pungent preservative gas
- tolueneAromatic solvent from petroleum
xylene · MTBE · chloromethane · dichloromethane · methacrylate
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
sulfurous · gas leak · odorant · distinctive · strong · penetrating · unpleasant · detectable · warning · smell
- chemical groupsamino, ethyl, carboxyl, phenyl, butyl
- ligandschloro, carbonyl, azide, aqua, bromide
- chemistryatom, atoms, organic chemistry, molecule, chemistry
- organic compoundshydrocarbon, alcohol, alkane, ethane, propane
- molecular statesphosphorylated, acetylated, oxidized, reduced, glycosylated
- chemical nameschemical name, common names, common name, preferred name, traditional name
- methyl alcoholSimplest aliphatic alcohol
- methylated spiritsEthanol rendered unfit for drinking
methanol, methylation, methylene, methylated, methyl alcohol