pivaloyloxymethyl

English

Noun

pivaloyloxymethyl (uncountable)

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pivaloyloxymethyl

(organic chemistry) A protecting group, (CH₃)₃C-CO-O-CH₂, used in organic synthesis and to produce prodrugs.

Synonyms

POM

Derived terms

pivoxil, pivoxyl

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